Wilton Howard Jr.

Wilton Howard Jr. obituary, Chandler, AZ

Wilton Howard Jr.

Wilton Howard Jr. Obituary

Visit the Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Wilton “Bae Bae” Howard Jr. was born on February 11, 1955 to Wilton Howard Sr. and Johnnie Mae Howard, both proceeded him in death.

Wilton was educated in the Chandler School system and graduated from Chandler High School and enlisted in the military service, he was released because of a medical condition. He was employed by the semi-conductor industry for several years.

In 1978 he met and married Deborah Gorman, three children were born to this union. In 2021, Wilton returned to Chandler and re-established his residence.

Wilton earned his wings on October 5, 2025. He leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, Andrew (Jaime) and Eric, both of Sacramento, CA; his two sisters, Judy Reamey of Chandler, AZ and Shirley Brooks of Tempe, AZ. Wilton also leaves to mourn his passing his eight grandkids, A.J., Jalen, Amaya, Jaden, Dominic, Camron, Chandler and Brynlee, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wilton had one daughter, Susanne, who proceeded him in death.

Wilton was one of a kind and he had two special friends, Charles White and Kevin Woods.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225.

Wilton will definitely be missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary

14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225

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