Jason Lyle Parkin

Jason was born to Gary and Jayne Parkin on September 26th, 1975 in Manchester, Iowa. He lived many years in Iowa prior to moving to North Carolina in 1986. He is survived by his mother, Jayne Parkin; his sister Kendra Quinn and her husband Paul; his brother, Mark Parkin and his wife Jennifer and his nieces and nephews Chloe Quinn, Olivia Quinn, Alexandra Parkin, Victoria Bryant, Hunter Parkin, and Ridge Parkin. He is also survived by his “on-the-road-family” Hootie and the Blowfish and Darius Rucker. His father Gary Parkin predeceased him in June of 2000. The loss of his father weighed heavily on Jason throughout the years.

Jason’s life was full of rich experiences and adventures, as he traveled the world doing what he loved most. He dedicated his life to his role as the Production Manager for Hootie & the Blowfish and Darius Rucker, being with them for nearly 27 years.

Jason was known for his kindness and generosity. He always had a smile on his face and was beloved by all who knew him. His love for life and for others is a testament to the person he was and the many lives he touched.

A celebration of Jason’s life will be held on Friday, November 8th, at 2pm at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Earlville, Iowa at a later date.