Supporter of 4H always ready to help kids with livestock
Born on March 28, 1960, Alen Ray Watley of Van Horn, Texas, died on October 16, 2025, after a prolonged battle with diabetes and associated ailments. He was surrounded by his loving family.
As a long-time local resident, Alen worked at multiple businesses in Culberson County. Initially he and his Dad, Ray Watley, operated Watley Tire Service as well as Watley Liquid Feed. Alen delivered feed to multiple ranches in the area. Lastly, he worked at Love’s Travel Store for nineteen years.
Alen was a lifelong supporter of the Culberson County 4-H and was a fair and beloved Little Britches Judge. He was always happy and willing to help anyone in need of assistance with their livestock projects.
Alen was preceded in death by his father, Ray Watley, uncles, Mike and Jeff Welch and aunt, Ramona Welch Brock.
Alen is survived by his mother, Rebecca Ann Welch Watley, brothers, Stewart, and Mark Watley (wife Pam). Along with nieces and nephews, Danielle, Jackson, Garrette (wife Shelby), and April. Also, second Cousin Travis Welch (wife Jenny) children, Melanie, Travis, Jr., and Wyatt.
A memorial service for Alen will be held at the Van Horn Community Center on Jones Street in Van Horn on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Come one and all to share your Alen stories.
Funeral services are in care of Heritage Funeral Home of Van Horn, Texas.