The best way to provide support for the Williams Family during this unimaginable time of grief, is to assist them with the many unexpected expenses they are facing. Funds are being collected by Megan Queen, Becky's sister. Here are options for support: 1) Venmo: @Megan-Queen-8 2) Zelle: Meganjq@yahoo.com Ph#: 740-360-6665 3) Check: Payable to "Megan Queen" with memo "FBO Williams Family" - Mail to: Megan Queen, 1770 Owens Rd. East, Marion OH 43302 Becky, Dane & Emerson are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received. Thank you all! Jason's Obituary: It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael “Jason” Williams, a beloved husband, father, friend, and devoted member of the Pleasant School community. Jason departed from this world on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, camaraderie, and laughter. He was only 49 years old. On January 8, 1975, Jason was born in Marion, Ohio. Much of his childhood was filled with BMX freestyle bike competitions, traveling all over to compete. He also moved several times growing up, graduating from Marion Harding High School in the class of 1993. During high school, he worked at Godfather’s Pizza where he was blessed to have a great manager and mentor to learn from that would inspire him throughout his future career. Shortly following graduation, Jason started his career in the car sales business at Mathews Acura/Honda in Marion. Conveniently, he would go just down the road during his lunch break to get his hair cut at Angle’s Salon, where he eventually got the courage to ask his hairdresser on a date, Rebecca “Becky” Jerome. From there, the rest is history. After a two year courtship, Jason and Becky were married on June 28, 2003. Together they shared twenty years of marriage, and lovingly raised two children: Dane and Emerson. Jason was well known for his unwavering dedication to his profession. For years, he worked tirelessly in the automotive industry, where his commitment and work ethic earned him respect and admiration from colleagues and customers alike. As a car salesman, Jason's passion for his craft shone through in every interaction, earning him a reputation as someone who could be trusted and relied upon. He worked his way up from being a car salesman to finance manager, then to general manager. In addition to Mathews Acura/Honda of Marion, he worked at Mathews Chrysler-Dodge Jeep Ram of Mount Vernon, and Taylor Kia of Findlay and Lima. He worked tirelessly to help ensure the success of the car dealership and all of his co-workers whom he cared dearly for. In the rare moments when Jason wasn’t hard at work, he went to his favorite pastime of watching movies. He was a movie buff in every way, with some of his favorites being 300 and Goonies, and his whole family loved geeking out to Game of Thrones. To say Jason was a fan of The Ohio State University football program would be a huge understatement. He was one of the most passionate OSU Buckeye nuts you could ever meet. He lived and breathed for game days, his enthusiasm and fervor was unmatched as he cheered on his beloved team. The only thing he was more passionate about were his kids, and he loved every second of watching Dane and Emerson play sports. Over the years, Jason shared some wonderful vacations with his family and friends. A standout vacation was their trip to Kauai, Hawaii, and he loved his annual trips to Las Vegas with his best friends. Jason and Becky also shared a love for trying new restaurants, keeping an eye out for the new restaurant craze, especially in the Short North. You wouldn’t think Jason would love trying new restaurants though, given he was a McDonalds breakfast and junk food addict his family joked. Taking pride in everything he owned, Jason loved keeping a nice home for his family and he would even pitch in with Becky at decorating. He may have been a little too particular about his yard. He also had a bit of a shoe, sunglasses, and ¾ sleeve length shirt obsession. Despite his over the top sarcastic sense of humor, Jason truly was a “fantastic friend”. He had an extraordinary ability to make others feel valued and appreciated, and his genuine kindness left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him. He also had a knack for injecting humor into any situation. His laughter was infectious, and his jokes will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of hearing them. And whenever it was time to say goodbye, he always got in favorite line… “Hey, I’m glad you got to see me today.” He also loved his canine companions, having many pups he cherished: Quinn, Charlie and River. Jason Williams leaves behind a void that cannot be filled, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his hard work, his friendship, his humor, his passion for sports, and his love for life. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Becky Williams; two adored children: Dane and Emerson Williams; sister, Ashley Carey; aunt, Jan Stiffler; mother and father-in-law: Sharon and Noel Jerome; sister-in-law, Megan (Eric) Queen; best friends: Bill Willis and Eric Muhlenthaler; and countless more dear friends. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Michael Joseph Williams. His family will greet friends from 3 – 7 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Cornerstone Alliance Church, 2010 Marion-Marysville Rd (SR 4), Marion. A celebration of Jason’s life will also be held there at 11 am on Thursday, with Pastor Peter Rufener officiating, where friends and family will gather to honor his memory and share stories of the joy and laughter he brought into their lives.