Jay Isham

Jay Allan Isham, 48 of White Eagle, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in OKC.

Jay was born on June 22, 1964 in Pawnee, OK to Richard and Elizabeth Waters Isham.

Jay lived most of his life in this area. He was a tile setter. He loved to hunt, fish, go to church and the casinos. He especially loved to spend time with his grandkids.

Jay was preceded in death by his Father, Grandparents and infant sister.

Jay is survived by his wifeWenona, children Shanta Isham, Silas Grant, Corey Grant, Courtney Grant and his nephew that he raisedIsrael Karty. His mother and stepfather Elizabeth and Thomas Roy, His other stepdad Keith Buffalo Head. Sisters and Brother Dianne Little Son of OKC, Delicia Chavez of Fairfax, Mark Buffalo Head of Ponca City and Deanna Castillo of Ponca City. 5 Grandkids, host of nieces and nephews that he loved with all his heart and numerous aunts and uncles.

Wake services will be held at 7 pm Wednesday and Thursday evening, traditional meal will be Noon Friday with Funeral Services at 2 pm all at the White Eagle United Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmy White officiating. Casket Bearers will be Mark Buffalo Head, Earl Howe, II, Orlando Williams, John Michael Pewewardy, Blue Roy and Paris Roy
Honorary Casket Bearers will be Isaiah Buffalo Head, Galveston White Eagle, Bronson Rough Face, JR., Corey Grant, Zack Brownell, Marcus J. Buffalo Head, Joshua Brownell, Baptiste Roy and Kenneth Blueback.

Burial will follow in the Ponca Tribal Cemetery.