Jeffrey Nigel Howard

Mr. Jeffrey Nigel Howard, age 52, transitioned from this life on Wednesday morning, December 17th, 2025, Muskogee, OK. He was born on a snowy morning, November 4th, 1973, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to James and Sylvia Howard Foster.

Jeffrey's Formative years were spent enjoying time with his maternal great grandparents, Fred and Lovie Gardner, Sr. in Summit, OK; where he enjoyed making mudpies, throwing rocks, chasing yard animals, drinking Kool-Aid, riding his Big Wheel and riding in Papa's truck.

A very precocious child, Jeffrey was exceptional at learning, where school became ennui for him.

God anointed Jeffrey with many talents, he could fix just about anything including cars, electronics and carpentry. He was well versed with playing the keyboard, landscaping and business management. He was a freelance artist and won a National Urban League Award at 12 years old. He was blessed with many other gifts, but he excelled in athletics. He was a natural talent.

Jeff became a Christian at the age of 14, being baptized as a member of St. Thomas P.B. Church under the leadership of Pastor A.W. Tubbs, Summit, Oklahoma where his parents were Ministers of Music and a Choir Director. He participated in various programs along with his siblings and cousins. He was also on the Youth Committee and Junior Usher Board.

He was extremely bright, highly intelligent, talented and athletic, beginning at the age 7, playing soccer, Paul Young Football, Basketball in Junior High and Football for Muskogee High School receiving the Oklahoma Honor as a Blue Chip Player along with teammate Don Mayes. Jeffrey received hundreds of college offers from around the country. He accepted a full scholarship from Washburn State University, Topeka, Kansas with an Associate's Degree in Business. He later transferred to Pittsburg State, Pittsburg Kansas as a walk-on.

In 1995 Jeff married his then love, Brandy Henry and to this union, three children were born. This union later dissolved. Upon returning to Oklahoma, he returned to his love of music. He began to reinvent himself. Jeffrey began recording and working with his dear cousin, Marcus "Big Man" Stidham and his soon to be business partner, Francisco Trotter, collaborating, creating and producing, rap, soul and hip hop music, a real "hustle & flow" tale, traveling several states together. He also co-founded Street Works Entertainment, Las Vegas, Nevada, also known as Jay Howard Productions, having worked with Techn9ne, Pitbull and other artists.

Traveling was a real love of Jeff's. He also loved his cars and trucks and worked on them diligently until his health began to fail. Despite, his being away from his children, he truly loved them all, including his special niece and nephews, Cordell, Elana and Corey (D) as he affectionately called "Jelly Jumping Beans", who miss his larger than life presence.

He is preceded in death by a host of beloved family members, including his daddy, James E. Foster, maternal great-grandparents, Fred and Lovie Gardner, Sr., grandparents, Mancy Howard and Catherine Gardner Dean, paternal grandparents, Lois Freeman and Robert Foster. His eldest and only daughter, Aliyah Dawn Howard.

Those he leaves behind, his beloved mother, Sylvia Howard Foster, of the home, his brother, Donn (Jacci), Jaden, Evan and Hailey, Jenks, OK; sister, Ericka, Cordell, Elana and Corey, Muskogee, OK.

His children, Kobe, Logan, Hunter, Nigello, Kahl'el, N'riel.

Special brothers, Cecil Collins, Joseph Marlow, Marcus McClarty and Francisco "Cisco" Trotter, and a good friend, McIra Corbin, Jr.

His aunts, Paulette Asberry, Gloria Gunn of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Velma (Gerald) Payne, Linda (Erdis) Roper, Tulsa, Oklahoma, special cousin, Damon Howard, Stockton, California, along with a host of relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service is scheduled Saturday, December 27, 2025, 12 noon, House of Winn Funeral Home & Cremations, "Precious Memories Chapel" 2200 Military Blvd., Muskogee, OK; with Pastor Glen Gardner delivering the eulogy.

The family has been cared for by House of Winn-Muskogee