Arnold Thomas Kay
Arnold Thomas Kay, 83, of Fannett, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, with family at his side due to complications of Huntington’s Disease and other illness.
Arnold Thomas Kay was born on December 12,1940, in Houston, Texas, during World War II. He grew up on the North side of the downtown Houston area, where he attended Sam Houston High School.
After high school, Mr. Kay served in the United States Navy for four years on the Battleship USS Hull. He considered it an honor to serve his country during Vietnam.
Mr. and Mrs. Kay were married July 27, 1962, in Houston, Texas. They started a family having two children. Gregory Kay and Michelle Kay. Mr. Kay worked successfully in the sales industry for his career spanning over fifty years. Mr. Kay loved hobbies such as, square dancing, drawing and painting. He has many watercolor drawings and paintings that are enjoyed by the family. Tom Kay was loved and cherished by his family and friends.
Mr. Kay was a Christian man and loved Jesus. He loved working in his church singing in the choir, acting in Christmas plays, and serving as a Deacon.
Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Kay moved to Fannett, Texas, to live with family.
Survivors include his wife, Gladia Darlene Kay; children, Greg Kay and Michelle Kay Walker and her husband, Danny Walker; grandchildren, Abbey Sale and her husband, Colby Sale; and Taylor Ann Castillo and her husband, Hector; great-grandchildren, Shiner, Riser and Landry Sale; and Cameron, Braxton, and Holden Castillo; bonus grandchildren, Justin and Louann Lyons; Dylan and Carol Lischau; and Osagie and Danielle Aisueni; bonus great-grandchildren, Justin Lyons, Cecilia Lyons, Elizabeth Lyons, Marigold Lischau, Jasper Lischau and Julius Aisueni; and sister, and Molly Berger.
Mr. Kay is preceded in death by his parents, Tucker Kay and Hilda Brandt Kay of Houston, Texas and brother, William Kay.
The family wishes to give a sincere thank you to the care givers, Alex, Maria, Kelsey, April, Shirley and Christy. Your loving work and heartfelt care for Dad are deeply appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Professional Health Care Home Health & Hospice of Beaumont, Texas, 4347 Crow Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
Cremation arrangements for Mr. Kay were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
My heartfelt condolences to Tom’s wife and family. Meeting and getting to know Tom was a pleasure. I remember what a kind man he was, how he made us laugh with his jokes, and how we appreciated his artwork. His love for his family and life was evident. May you find peace knowing that he is no longer in pain and is now in the arms of our sweet Jesus—finally home.
My husband, Tom and I loved our friend Tom. His love for Jesus was evident in everything he did and said. He was a joy to be around and we miss him.
Candace Hurt
Rest in peace Mr. Kay. It was a pleasure to have known this great man. My sincere and deepest condolences to all of the family and loved ones.