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Wesley Howard
November 2, 1963 – May 25, 2025
Wesley Howard passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born and raised in Griffith, Indiana, and spent the last 15 years of his life in Gary, Indiana.
He was the proud father of Alarik Howard and Nicolas Howard, who were the center of his world and his greatest accomplishment. His love for his sons ran deep, and he made sure they knew it every step of the way. Wesley was also a father figure to his nephew, Paul White, whom he loved like his own.
Wesley was a tough, no-nonsense man with a sharp tongue and a loyal heart. He told it like it was, didn’t put up with much, and had no problem being the asshole in the room if it meant standing his ground. He lived life on his own terms, and while he may not have followed the traditional path, he cared deeply about those closest to him and never failed to show it in his own way.
He is survived by many loved family members and friends, too numerous to name—but each of them held a place in his heart, whether he admitted it or not.
A potluck-style memorial will be held to celebrate his life with services being held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel, 370 North County Line Road, Hobart, IN 46342, with visitation from 4 to 6:30 PM and a memorial service at 6:30 PM. In keeping with Wesley’s wishes and spirit, please do not send flowers. Donations can be made instead to his family or to Riley Children’s Hospital.
He leaves behind a legacy of grit, love, and stories that will live on—loudly and without apology.
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Wes was always a good person and I always called him a brother to me!! He was very known and loved by many!! May Wes rest up, fly high, and Godspeed my brotha ✊🏽
Our prayers are with you all.
Wes had such a giving heart. He helped the community with donating what ever he could. He is the reason I collected pop tabs. Lots of them so he could donate them to Riley’s.
He donated two suitcases full of medical supplies to a mission trip to Africa that a local church was going to. The village was very poor, and Wes had the biggest donation from collections I received.
He played Santa Clause for a lot of years and made a lot of children very happy and excited for Christmas.
He lived for his boys. He was rough around the edges, but had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I knew. He loved being able to help where he could. And he helped a lot of people and organizations. I know he is at peace now in God’s kingdom. God saw his good deeds in helping those less fortunate; Although he didn’t have it easy either.
I’m deeply sadend and will miss my “Cuz” as Wes would call me. I wish he was with us still though I know he is very much at peace as he was struggling with his health so often. I will think of him as summer arrives and the time spent in our yard. Glad I have those memories! So happy he made the last couple family reunions. He was one of us. There’s never enough time and oh how I wish I had some now. I love you Cuz.
Jill & Ronnie Furst