HOWARD, JASON AARON, 45 , passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1976 in Brunswick, Maine to Jake Jacobs and Willatina(Robinson) Jacobs and was later adopted by stepfather Steve Howard. He grew up in a military household. He was an inquisitive child with a mechanically inclined nature. He loved a challenge, whether it was taking things apart to see how they worked or coming up with creative ways to solve a problem. He always had an ornery nature and loved to joke around with people to make them smile. He loved listening to music loudly and playing video games, especially with family. After graduating high school, Jason enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served 4 years. Prior to leaving for bootcamp, he met his future wife, Candy. They were married in June 2001 and raised two sons, Kaleb and Levi. He was proud to have served his country, show his children the importance of being kind to others, having a strong work ethic and finding their path in life.

J ason is survived by his wife Candice "Candy"; children Kaleb Howard and Levi Howard; mother Willatina Alford(Steve); father Steve Howard(Cindy Sash) and biological father Jake Jacobs(Julie); siblings James Howard, Jarod Howard, Tina Plamondon(Gaetan), Anita Bent(Jesse), James Jacobs (Kristen) and Kim Jacobs(fiance David); nieces and nephews Chaise, Charlee, Sevyn, Beck, Jonathan, Brandon, Miranda, Takeda, Macey, Scarlett, Violett, Wyatt and many other family and friends.

F amily will be gathering with friends on Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 206 E. Central, El Dorado. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Sept 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m at Newspring Church North Auditorium, 12200 E 21st St N, Wichita.

D onations can be made to the family in care of Candice.