Jason Thomas Bethea, 40, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 1 pm Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Rev. Carroll Farmer will officiate the services.
Mr. Bethea was a native of Laurel, MS and was the son of Doug Bethea and Kathryn Bethea. He was married to Rhiannon Barrett Bethea. He worked for Centerpoint Gas Company for 14 years before becoming ill. He attended Word of Life Church in Flowood, MS. He was a 3rd degree Master Mason in the John Wooten Lodge #503 in Laurel, MS. Mr. Bethea was a New Orleans Saints fan and enjoyed golfing. He was a devoted husband, father and son. He was a family man and spending time with them brought great joy to his life. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Mr. Bethea was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Bethea, Jr. and Katherine Bethea; JC Farmer and Lois Farmer.
Mr. Bethea is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rhiannon Bethea; his children, Mason Douglas Henry Bethea and Mallory Brooke Bethea; father, Doug (Joy) Bethea; mother, Kathryn Bethea; brothers, Jarod Barnes and Chad (Crystal) White; sister, Suzie (Mark) Stanton; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cencer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or 1-877-272-6226 or www.pancan.org