ULYSSES – Jay Emerick “Hawk” Chase, 72, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. 

He was born Aug. 3, 1954 to Felicia and Billy Jean Chase.

He spent more than 50 years working in the oil fields.

If it had a motor, he wanted to go fast on it. He raced go-karts, rode motorcycles, and taught more than one kid in the family that a few bumps and bruises are just proof you had a good time

He was irreverent to the bone. No situation was too serious for a wisecrack, no person too important to be teased, and no family gathering was complete until he’d gotten someone good.

He was a devoted husband to Reggie Chase for 20 years, a proud dad, and, best of all, Papa to 15 grandkids and great-grandkids who thought he hung the moon (and who probably learned a few words from him they shouldn’t have).

Survivors include his wife, Reggie Chase; children: Tonya Henning (Bob), Tammy Cooper (Chip), Tina Hickman (Jeremy), Adam Heinrichs (Angie), James Heinrichs (Brienne), and David Heinrichs; siblings: Bill Chase (Vickie), Kim Roberts, Jimmy Walbaum (Kelly), and Kay Teeter (John); aunt, Dale “Ma” Papay; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Junior Walbaum; uncle, Larry “Pa” Papay; sisters, Lisa Walbaum and Theresa Cain; and nephew, Michael Neely.

• Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.

A celebration of life will be take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at Country View Baptist Church with Pastor James Berry officiating.

Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon, Okla.

Memorials are suggested to Operation Christmas Child in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880.

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.