On Sunday, April 28, 2019, loving son and brother, Hugh Schumacher III, known as Jay, passed away at the age of 43. Jay was born on May 9, 1975 to Annette Groves and Hugh ‘JR’ Schumacher II. Jay attended Mineola ISD until his graduation in 1993. Jay was a United States Navy recruit and a dedicated team member with Standard Safety & Supply.
Jay loved everything TEXAS!! His passions were spread between his unwavering love for the Texas Aggies and a multitude of anything a country boy could love. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and his APA family. He also enjoyed watching all kinds of sporting events.
Jay was preceded in death by his father, JR Schumacher. He is survived by his mother, Annette Groves and step-father, Bryan Banks, Sr. of Tyler; brother, Brian Banks, Jr. of East Texas; uncles and aunts, nephew, Nicholas Banks; additional extended family members; his ‘Brothers’ from the East Texas area.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 @ Noon at the VFW Post 1799 located on Rhones Quarter Road in Tyler, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in Jay’s honor to the following foundations:
Chris Kyle Frog Foundation
Wounded Warrior Project
JJ Watt Foundation
Patrick Mahomes Foundation
