Albert "Jay" J. Tatum

He was born on November 12, 1945 in Houston, Texas and lived to be 71 years old.

On June 26, 1977, he married the love of his life Barbara Lea Mayfield, and

together they had 2 children, Jennifer Lynn and Bryan Jay.

He served his country in the United States Army HHC 3rd Bn 8th Inf 4th Inf

Div during the Vietnam conflict. He was part of a small and elite Army Ranger

reconnaissance division that proved vital intel protecting the young soldiers in

the field of battle.

Jay worked for Harris County Engineering Department as a surveyor until

his retirement on March 31, 2001.

He dedicated himself to his family, friends and his music.

As a unique soul, Jay was very witty, kind and brilliantly funny. He enjoyed

telling stories, doing magic trick for the kids, sneaking treats to his

grandson, as well as telling jokes to all who would listen.

He will be greatly missed.

Jay is survived by his daughter, Jennifer and her husband David, and

grandson, Sean. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara, and son

Bryan.

A visitation will be held at the Advantage Howard-Glendale Chapel on Wednesday, April 11, 2017 from 5-7 p.m.

A funeral service to be held Thursday April 12th also at Howard-Glendale Chapel, at 11:00 a.m., located on 1015 Federal Road, Houston, Texas 77015.

A graveside service to immediately follow at Bath Cemetery/Union Hill

Cemetery located at 5105 Possum Walk, Huntsville Texas 77340.

Flowers and condolences can be sent to the family at 17030 Gaelicglen

Lane, Houston, Texas 77084.

Arrangements under the direction of Advantage Howard-Glendale Chapel, Houston, TX.