Tribute to Jason Jeter

This is going to be a hard post to even write, but I feel it is something that needs to be recorded.

On Monday, November 7th I got a phone call from my sister that left me completely numb for the rest of the week.

At the young age of 34 years old, Jason Jeter, my sister's ex husband of 14 years of dating and marriage passed away.

[Just writing those words makes me cry...I knew this post wouldn't be easy]

Jason was and forever will be a part of my family. I was only 7 years old when Ashlie and Jason started dating in 9th grade. They continued to date throughout high school, college, and were married in 1999. While their marriage may have ended too short, their life together was such a wonderful thing to be a part of.

If you grew up with these two you always heard about "Ashlie and Jason" and knew they had something special. Their picture can be found at the back of their junior high yearbook, walking down the hall, holding hands. In their high school yearbook, you will find they were always voted "cutest couple" and "couple to make it last" and of course were named Homecoming and Prom king and queen.

I grew up with Jason. I was so young when he first came around that I can say, I have known him all my life. He was the only guy my sister dated, he is all I know. Their relationship was one I envied and looked up to all my life.

He was always smiling and always making people laugh. His personality was infectious and you just wanted to be around him.

I can't even find the words to explain Jason's life and what he has meant to me. He was a blessing to have as a part of our family and most of all, he made my sister happy.

We loved Jason so much and he will be missed greatly.

It still doesn't seem real. This may be my first loss that really, truly just doesn't seem real. I'm still numb and in shock. Jason is gone.

I look forward to the day that I will get to see him again. When I do see him again, I know he will be smiling and laughing just like this picture, ready to tell a joke to make me smile. He was so good at that.

I will forever cherish the memories that I have of Jason and will forever be grateful to have had him as a long time friend and brother-in-law.

I ask for your prayers for my sister, Ashlie, the entire Jeter family, and all those who knew and loved Jason. We are hurting because of this loss but can find comfort in knowing he is in the presence of the Lord and knowing we will meet again someday.

"Jason, I love you and miss you."

Rest in Peace

Jason Allen Jeter

February 24, 1977-November 7, 2011 

Jason was also a fabulous athelete. To read more about his golf legacy at Cameron Univeristy in Lawton, Oklahoma, click here.