Jason Michael Downing, II

Jason Michael Downing II, 18, of Burlington formerly of Bear Creek, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Jason was born in Durham County on March 28, 2005, to Jason Michael Downing, Sr., and Tara Messer Downing.

Jason is survived by his parents, fiancée, Joan Marie Riojas of Burlington; Jason and Tara Downing, of Bear Creek; sister, Makayla Downing Lehman (Caleb) of Bear Creek; second set of parents, Greg and Margie Riojas of Burlington; brother-in-law, Greg Riojas Jr., of Burlington; paternal grandparents, Charles and Patricia Downing, of Albany, KY; great grandmother, Rochele Downing, of Pittsboro; great uncle, Thomas Downing, of Pittsboro; grandmother-in-law, Joan Marie Riojas, of Burlington; special aunt, Nichole Wilson, of Burlington; paternal uncle, Chad Downing, of Burlington; paternal aunt, Jennifer Downing, of Burlington; and best friend, cousin, and brother, Evan Trotter, of Bear Creek.  Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Norton Downing, and heavenly sister, Caitlin Michelle Womble.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Mamie Alley and Rev. Ray Gooch officiating.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Downing family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com