Jason Swain Obituary
Jason Dewayne Swain, age 48, of Arden, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in Asheville, NC.
Jason was born on November 15, 1974, in Buncombe County, to Shirley Swain and the late Sherrill McMahan.
Jason was disabled at the time of his death, but had previously worked in the tree trimming business. He was a happy, caring, kind hearted and loving person. His smile would light up a room and he had a good sense of humor.
Jason loved the outdoors and enjoyed going fishing and camping. All who knew and loved him will miss him.
In addition to his father, Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ruth McSwain; an aunt, Marty Allison; and an uncle, Terry Hughes.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley Swain of Arden; and two brothers, Nigel Swain of Asheville, NC and Leo Swain of Goldsboro, NC.
No services are planned at this time.
Online condolences may be left at: www.penlandfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Penland Family Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Swain family with arrangements.
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Shirley Swain
November 9, 2025
We miss you so much
Shirley Swain
May 7, 2025
Shirley Swain
May 6, 2025
Shirley Swain
May 6, 2025
It has been 2 years and my heart is broken I miss you so much and I wish I had gotten there sooner to help you I walk down to the little bridge and talk to you and look at the little fish that you loved to feed I walked out to the store and was thinking of you when we would walk out together to the store ,I miss you
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Shirley Swain
May 6, 2025
Thinking of you today and always I miss Jason
Shirley Swain
May 3, 2024
I miss you so much
Shirley Swain
April 28, 2024
To be more understanding of things
Shirley Swain
April 27, 2024
How he cared for other people and he loved chicken skin and Mtn dew I miss you so much Jason ,Love always your Mom
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June 18, 2023
I miss you
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