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Jason Alexander Obituary
September 6, 1982 - May 6, 2022
Jason Heath Alexander, 39, died at home Friday, May 6, 2022, after a brief illness.
Born in Burke County, Sept. 6, 1982, he was the son of Dr. David Eugene Alexander and Emily Caroline Heath Alexander. Jason grew up in Burke County and was a graduate of Freedom High School. He also attended Western Piedmont Community College and UNC Asheville.
Jason was an avid aviation buff and could hear a plane and tell you what it was. He has traveled to Oshkosh, Wis., for the last 20 years for AirVenture, an international fly-in air show. He began attending as an explorer scout. He began working the show as a teenager, including running the air strip.
Jason is also known for his writing and his sense of humor. He has a legion of friends all over the United States.
In 2017, Jason began a new career that has become the love of his life. He was currently driving for Drake Trucking out of Lincolnton, and was previously with Prime, Inc. out of Springfield, Mo. He loved the trucking life and frequently commented that he was getting paid for traveling this beautiful country.
Jason is survived by his parents, Dr. David and Emily Alexander; brother, Dr. John Alexander and wife, Laura; grandfather, Raymond Heath; uncles and aunts, Bill Heath and wife, Paula, Edward Heath and wife, Kim, Dr. Michael Alexander and wife, Libby, Kathy Robison and husband, John, and Dr. Steven Alexander and wife, Christine; cousins, Stephanie Linsley and husband, Chris, and their children, Blake, Annabelle, and Bryson, Stacie and husband, Dr. Ryan Nankervis, and their children, Henry and Harrison, Candace McNeely and husband, Jordan, and their baby, Lucy, Will Heath, Mackenzie Heath, Mitchell Heath and wife, Lindsey, and their children, Sawyer and Wes, Christopher and Stefan Alexander, and Julia Alexander and Mark Deutsch, and Daniel and Nic Alexander.
Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frances Heath, and Dr. Ray and Lib Alexander;
The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas A. Bland Jr. and the Rev. Fred Schuszler officiating. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 459, Morganton, NC 28680 or to Baptists on Mission, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512.
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Janet
May 3, 2023
Jason Danger Storm, you are still missed!!!
Lee and Janet Blann
May 11, 2022
We are so, so sorry for the loss of your Son and our friend Jason. Our prayers are with you.
Janet Lail
May 11, 2022
I am praying for comfort and peace for your family. Jason was a Facebook friend of mine for many years. I will miss his stories of food and tales from the road.
Martha Causby
May 11, 2022
As Jason´s elementary teacher,
I knew he would reach his own amazing heights and enjoy grand roads of contentment...
I am so very, very grateful to have been his educator and to have enjoyed his personality and spirit. All my Love ~ Martha Causby
Kim Cline
May 9, 2022
My prayers and deepest condolences to Dr. David and Emily and the rest of Jasons family.
SANDRA CORDELL
May 9, 2022
I'M IN SHOCK, HE LOVED Y'ALL MORE THAN LIFE IT'S SELF.I WILL MISS HANGING OUT AND LATE FACEBOOK FUN ! JASON YOU ARE A AWESOME PERSON AND YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN MY DEAR FRIEND !! GOD SPEED STORM !! XOXO MISS YA !! PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY, I'M SO SORRY !! GOD BLESS !!
Wendy A Coffin
May 9, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! May knowing that Jason is in God's loving kingdom for eternal rest bring comfort in this time of grief.
Bo Cash
May 9, 2022
Dear David and Emily: Am sad to hear of the loss of your talented son. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
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