Wiley Jay Howard

Wiley Jay Howard, known to many simply as Jay, passed away on January 21, 2026, just days before his 71st birthday.

Jay was born on January 23, 1955, in Plainwell, Michigan, to Lavotis (Reed) Minix and Wiley Howard.

Friends will be received Tuesday, January 27, 2026  from 10 AM till time of service at 1 PM, at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson, Indiana.

Services will be held Tuesday, January 27 at 1 PM at the Braman and Bailey Funeral Home with Kenneth Van Asdall officiating.

Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery in North Judson, Indiana.