Lt. Col. Jack Russell Seay departed on his final flight July 3rd, 2019 at 3:30 pm. He was born on June 10th, 1929 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents James R. Seay & Grace M. Seay. Also his ex-wife Bobbie Fay Smith Seay. He is survived by his sister Marilyn A. Dawson; niece, Audrey Dawson, & nephew Russell Dawson of California. Also surviving are his children, daughter, Sherri Seay & her husband David Lindsey, son, Terry Seay & his wife Melody Seay; his grandchildren Elaine McKellips, her husband David McKellips, Jared Seay, & Nicholas Lindsey.

Jack attended college at Oklahoma A & M in Stillwater, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He left college and joined the U.S. Air Force, going to flight school in Texas & Arizona. He flew many jets & airplanes during his career, as well as owning several personal aircrafts. He was in the Tulsa Air National Guard Fighter Squadron, & acted as a Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Jack was an Electrical Contractor, & owner of Seay Electric Company until his retirement. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was very active in the Tulsa Minor Hockey Association both holding offices & as a Coach, touching the lives of many young men. He also played hockey in Tulsa when he was younger with various teams at the Tulsa Coliseum. He was the President of the University Club of Tulsa, & an active member of the National Electrical Contractors Association. He was a longtime member of Oak's Country Club & an avid golfer. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church & went on mission trips with the church.

Jack loved his travels in the Air Force; Japan & the Orient were some of his favorite places; hence the decor in his homes. He was an avid snow skier & usually went several times a year. A member of the Tulsa Ski Club, he acted as trip chairman on many trips. He also enjoyed many ski trips with his family & friends. He loved Grand Lake & his lake cabin, boating, & family times there! Consequently, all of his kids remain "lake people" today & honored his memory by attending the Duck Creek flyover & fireworks this year!

He was most of all an extremely loving father & friend! Everyone loved Jack, & we never minded hanging with our Dad! He was almost always upbeat, & taught us to enjoy life, have fun & not sweat the small stuff!!! We will all miss him a bunch! "Fly away Daddy, we love you!!!"

Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church-Tulsa. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com .