Obituary of Jason Norman Walrath

Jason Norman Walrath, 29, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away April 1, 2018 at Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on March 22, 1989 in Birmingham, Alabama to Ron and the late Cynthia Dunaway Walrath. Jason had a wonderful sense of humor and the constant joker. He enjoyed making those around him laugh, and could be counted on for an easy smile. Jason had been a cook and a chef for over 12 years. He spent the last seven years with The Backyard Café. When Jason was not working, he enjoyed video games and fishing. He was kind hearted to a fault, and would not hesitate to help those that needed him. He was known for his dependability. Jason will leave a space in the hearts of those around him. He will truly be missed by those he loved, and those that loved him. Jason is survived by his parents, Ron Walrath (Angii); sister, Ashley Petty (Jason); brother, Ronnie Walrath (Lauren); nieces, Kelsie Walrath and Harper Petty; nephew, Kane Walrath; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason also leaves behind his paternal grandfather, Norman Walrath. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leonard and Betty Parker Dunaway; and his paternal grandmother, Mary Smith Walrath. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington SC 29073 on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 3 PM until 5 PM. Funeral services will follow the visitation in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Mark Bredholt officiating.