Jason Michael Barnes, 45, of Powell – Claxton, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Farragut, TN. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN on April 5th, 1979. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Jason was a lifelong resident of Powell, TN and was widely known in the greater Knoxville, TN area. Jason graduated from Clinton High School and was a part of the Class of 1997. He also attended the Universal Technical Institute receiving an associate’s degree in automotive technology. Jason was also an ASE Certified Mechanic. Throughout his life Jason had many jobs but he was most proud of his time at his most recent work as a Field Technician for JDC Technical Services, Inc. He was known for his love of laughter and had the ability to light up a room. Jason was a true comedic presence and the friends he made through the years were always lifelong. He also was an avid outdoorsman, spending most of his weekend’s off-roading his ATVs through the many trails cut into the mountains of Royal Blue, TN. Jason could be described as an adventurous and spontaneous spirit, oftentimes planning those same off-roading trips the night before. In addition to his love of off-roading, he also enjoyed singing and playing music, kayaking, fishing, camping and enjoyed good company with his friends and family. In his younger years, Jason was a member of two rock bands named “Wynterborne” and “Mind Pollution”. Jason was mostly a drummer but did a little bit of everything during his band days. Jason’s band played from Michigan to Arizona and spent a considerable part of his life playing and writing music.
Jason is survived by his loving father and mother, Harold Frank Barnes and Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Barnes (Davis) of Powell, TN; his fiancé, Kendra Renee Ball of Powell, TN; brother, Brian Barnes and fiancé Harley Hancook Singletary of Powell, TN; Jason had no biological children but claimed all of the following, son, Jacob McMahan of Powell, TN; daughter, Kassy Myers of Powell, TN; grandsons, Emmit Myers and Asher Myers; and grand-daughter, Raleigh McMahan-Rivera, and many extended friends and family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the management & staff of Pinnacle Assisted Living for the catering being provided at the celebration of life services and we only ask if you will bring your own drinks. In honor of Jason’s memory, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at Eagle Rock Campground’s Outdoor Pavilion, 805 Luther Siebers Blvd, Pioneer, TN 37847. Officiating the services will be Jason’s lifelong friend Owen Livingston. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Melton of Powell, TN, and Chris Mayes of Powell, TN.
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Mr. Barnes and his family are in the care of Dogwood Cremations, LLC, 3511 W Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849; (865) 947-4242