Jay Dee Brickey, 65, of Buna, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2020, in Nederland, Texas.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on April 27, 1954, he was the son of Bert James Brickey and Tulip Ann (Prewitt) Brickey. Jay worked as a project manager and pipe welder for National Boiler for many years. He loved hot rods, and enjoyed racing, building race cars, working and tinkering on motors, fishing, and taking his boat out on the bayou. He also enjoyed reading the Word of God, his bible. Jay loved spending time with his grandson, Connor, every chance he had, and he was a very loving father and grandfather. He was known to always have a good story to tell or joke to crack. Jay had a kind heart and would lend a hand to help anyone he could. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Tulip Brickey; his daughter, Rayla Ann Brickey; and his twin brother, Ray Lee Brickey.

He is survived by his children, Shanda Annette Brickey and spouse Jonathan Hanlon of Buna, and Deanna Brickey of Nederland; his grandchild, Connor Ray Taylor; and his sisters, Edith Suddath of Groves, and Gaylynn Anderson of Nederland.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.