Jason Gary Cole, 43, of Weaverville, died Saturday, August 18, 2025.

Jason's true love was for his motorcycle, which he enjoyed the most. He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He had a deep appreciation for horses and took pride in learning and practicing the art of wood carving.

He is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Rufus Cole; great grandparents, Papaw and Nanny, Fern and Leah Arrowood and Papaw and Mamaw, Bill and Dolly Buckner; paternal grandmother, Joyce Smith; maternal grandparents, Wilburn and Ponese Buckner.; uncle, Terry Buckner; and brother, Timothy Michael Cole.

He is survived by his mother, Vickie Buckner Benkelman (David); father, Michael Cole (Shirley); girlfriend, Katie Shook and his beloved dog, Remington.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Reverends Larry Rogers and Clyde Metcalf will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow in the Faith Independent Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bluewridgefuneralservice.org.