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Herrell Jay Houston

5/12/1942 - 7/23/2023

We lost our Glue with the passing of our Papadeaux, but his sons Jon and Fred could no longer wait for him.

Jay was fondly known by many names: Papadeaux, Jay, Dad, P. Diddy, Mr. Herrell, Sargent Houston, and Renaissance Man. His favorites were Dad and Papadeaux.

A doting father of three, his favorite activity when the children were young was watching them play sports—soccer, baseball, football—and of course …

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Going to really miss his big personality and presence. Jay always smelled so good and was a fantastic Santa. Always ele…

Going to really miss his big personality and presence. Jay always smelled so good and was a fantast…

Going to really miss his big personality and presence. Jay alway…

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Born

May 12th, 1942
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Graduated from high school

1960
Arlington, TX
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Got married

1962
Dallas, TX

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Kaiser Permanente Hospice
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Kaiser Permanente Hospice

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Mr. Herrell "Papadeaux" Houston