James “Blaine” Howard, 63, of Findlay, passed away at his residence, Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born to the late Harry Howard Jr. and Florence (Howard) Wilson, February 9, 1963, in San Angelo, Texas.

Blaine is survived by a daughter; Alexandria (Brian) Stark, of Findlay, four grandchildren; Olivia, Harrison, Elias and Ezra Stark, and three sisters; Monique Wilson of Lima, Ohio, Karen (Mike) Keller of Camdenton, Missouri and Sandy (Carl) Hufford of Napton, Missouri. Besides his parents, Blaine was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Pat Howard.

He was a graduate of Slater High School, in Slater Missouri, and following graduation began work at Whirlpool Corporation in Findlay, where he was an automated press operator for 43 years.

Blaine was a former member of the Eagles of Findlay. He always enjoyed fishing, music and motorcycling. Blaine had a deep affection for animals.

Visitation will be from 9:00am to 11:00am, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, in Findlay. Remaining at the funeral home, a Memorial Service will begin immediately following the visitation, beginning at 11:00am and officiated by Pastor Jim Klausing.

Memorial donations may be offered in Blaine’s name to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com

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