Jason Leon Daniels, known lovingly by family and friends as "Jboy," passed away on July
30, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on February 2, 1978, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Jason grew
up to become a man of deep compassion, sharp intellect, and unwavering dedication to the
people he loved and the communities he served.
Jason was a proud graduate of University High School and went on to earn his Master's
degree in Social Work from East Tennessee State University. His passion for helping others
led him to a fulfilling career in the social work field, where he provided therapy and
professional counseling to those in need. His last position was as an independent Licensed
Clinical Social Worker in Nashville, Tennessee, where he made his home. Jason genuinely
loved working with his clients on a daily basis, offering therapeutic support that made a real
difference in people's lives.
Beyond his professional calling, Jason was a man of many interests. He was a devoted
student of Middle Eastern politics and religion, a subject that captivated his curious and
analytical mind. He loved sports and was an avid, loyal fan of the University of Kentucky
Wildcats, the Boston Celtics, and the New York Yankees. He also loved playing basketball
and could often be found on the court. But above all his passions, nothing meant more to
Jason than spending time with his family. He was a loving father, a devoted son, and a
caring brother whose warmth touched everyone around him.
Jason is survived by his three sons, Treyvon Daniels, Roan Daniels, and Cyrus Daniels; his
mother, Marsha Lynn Daniels; his father, Raymond Leon Daniels; his brother, Jerrad David
Daniels; his foster brother, Brooks Hobbs, and an uncle, Morris D. Lay, Jr. He leaves behind a
family who loved him deeply and a wide circle of friends and colleagues whose lives he enriched.
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, August 7, at 4:00 p.m. at Dillow-Taylor Funeral
Home in Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659.
Jason now rests in the arms of his Lord, and his family finds comfort in these words:
“Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand
when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh,
to love, to work or play. Tasks undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the close
of day. If parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a
laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wants
me now, he set me free.”
By Shannon Lee Mosely
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
