Jay P. Hight, 53, Minot, owner of Hight Construction died on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in a Minot hospital. At the time of death, Jay was surrounded by his family after his brief battle with esophageal cancer.

Jay is survived by his children: Jacob and Taury Hight; parents: LaVerne and Patricia Hight; sisters: Jackie (Brad) Thomas and Michelle Hischer; nephew: Mason Hischer and niece: Madison Hischer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot. A livestream of the service will be available by using the link in Jay’s website obituary on the funeral home website.

Celebration of the Life of Jay Hight is Friday, Dec. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Minot Country Club. (1912 Valley Bluffs Drive).

Visitation is Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are preferred to the NDSU Student Chapter of AGC, Minot Public School Foundation for Minot High School Girls Basketball, Little Flower Catholic Church Building Fund, Minot Curling Club or an organization of donor’s choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary will be available, when finalized by the family, in the Minot Daily News and on the Thomas Family Funeral Home website at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.