Howard Wight Jr.

Howard gave me many great business ideas for my life insurance practice. In fact I used some today. He will be missed

When I was a measly little temp in the late '80s, struggling to pay for college, I did two little tasks for him. I organized his office in his apartment in the TenderKnob. Later I was invited for a return engagement in his actual office, putting together info packets into binders. From being around him I remember thinking "This guy is going to be successful". I am very happy to see that he was. As I ride the Apple bus to my Silicon Valley engineering job, many years later, for some...

I was an assistant to Howard in the 1980s--I typed and mailed his newsletters, and maintained his database of subscribers (actually binders of ruled paper with payments manually posted in erasable pen). Howard said he selected me from the applicants because I didn't misspell his last name! I remember Howard giving me dating advice about a young man that Howard knew from the insurance industry--something like 'you probably shouldn't' (I know, it sounds inappropriate), but it was meant it in a...

I always looked forward to having lunch with Howard when I went to the InsMark meeting in San Francisco. We shared a great deal in common beyond the life insurance industry. He graduated from the USNA the same year I graduated from Notre Dame in 1961. I always felt in his later years, Howard should have been speaking to high school and college students about how to prepare for life. His basic principles I have shared with my grandchildren.
His famous closing statement, will always be a...

Howard helped so many people in the industry with his insight wisdom and words .
He had the ability to take complex concepts and language and made it simple .
We will miss you .
Roland . R. Ghazal , CLU , ChFC , LUTCF.

I saw Howard speak at my first MDRT meeting. From that point, I bought EVERYTHING Howard published. I went to hear and see Howard every time he spoke. I couldn't get enough because he was so good at communication and staying focused on what's important. I'm lucky to have sat at his feet and learned! His family is truely blessed!

Howard was a great man and a master in his field. I learned a lot from him when I was getting started. I will never forget him and always be thankful I knew him. God Bless.

To Howard's Family: He loved you so very much. He was so proud of you. Howard was a master of communication. He took the complex and made it easy to understand. He had a passion for this profession. He was always helping people, both clients and advisors. He will always be a legend in the life insurance and financial services business. He touched so many lives and his legacy will continue on. RIP, my friend. You did a great job while you were here and touched so many lives in a very positive...

Howard was my good friend for 50 years. Always there to discuss anything... from business to politics to the ladies. A confidant, a buddy. He truly was, as he often described himself, a self-contained entertainment machine. My fondness for him stays in my heart and will remain until we meet again.