Thomas Ring

Mr. Thomas Jason Ring age 68, of Grassy Creek, NC died on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at his mother's home in Lansing. Mr. Ring was born on December 5, 1941 in Ashe County. Mr. Ring was preceded in death by his parents Worth and Colene Sexton Adams and grandson Austin Ring. Jason was the owner and operator of the Lansing Barber Shop, Lansing Mattress and the Lansing Fly Shop. In his spare time he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jason was always willing to help anyone who was in need. He was a long time member of the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department. He was currently serving as the Mayor of Lansing an office which he has held for the past several years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Francis. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Ring is survived by: four children- Jenifer Dixon and husband Clay of Jacksonville, NC, Sherry Jordan and husband Kevin of TN, Tim Ring and wife Lori of Charlotte, NC and Pam Bledsoe and husband Jeff of Mt. Airy, NC, five grandchildren, Harley Dixon, Scout Dixon, Noble Jordan, Kristen Jordan Seatz, Landon Ring, one great-grandson, Sawyer Jordan, and a special friend, Cathy Russell also survive. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Ring's arrangements.