Jason Behrends

Jason Behrends, 27, Florence, Ala., was born in Roxas City, Philippines, Feb. 10, 1974. He was a graduate of Bradshaw High School, Florence, Ala., and the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.After working at Morgan Keegan in Birmingham, he moved to Atlanta, Ga., as an employee of Sterling Trading.Survivors include his parents, Les and Kendy Behrends of Florence, Ala.; his sister, Natalie Jarrell (Scott) of San Antonio, Texas; his maternal grandparents, Marilyn and Ken Peterson of Monticello, Iowa; and his paternal grandfather, Lavern Behrends of Florence, Ala.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Erna Behrends.Jason was loved by his family and friends.Visitation will be at Greenview Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., with services at Edgemont United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Florence City Schools Education Foundation, the Humane Society or a favorite charity.Greenview Funeral Home of Florence is directing.