Jason Paul Friedling, 37, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born in Macon Co, he was the son of Sharon Sanders Cates (Kevin) and the late Charles Friedling. Jason loved playing his guitar and singing; he loved all music. He was an avid Star Wars fan and Star Trek fan. In addition to his mother and step father, he is survived by one son, Jacob Friedling of Weeki Wachee, FL; grandparents, John and Betty Sanders of Franklin; step grandmother, Norma Stokes of Tampa, FL; one brother, Joseph Friedling of Franklin; step-brother, Chris Cates of Brooksville, FL; step-sister, Candace Cregan of Tampa, FL and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12th at Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Alan Waters will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Doug Ledford, 1220 Belle Dowdle Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.