Funeral for Jason Vela, 30, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Chris Stephens and Noel Alsbrook officiating.

Mr. Vela died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in Lawton.

Burial will be at Highland Cemetery.

He was born December 15, 1971, in Lawton, to John and Beth Vela.   He grew up in Lawton and graduated from Lawton High School.   He married Nanette Duran on March 21, 2001, in Lawton.   He was self-employed as a property manager.   He worked for Camanche County Memorial Hospital for several years.   He was a member of Dayspring Community Church, and a drummer for "Mojo Risen" and "Afterlife".   He taught drum lessons at Frontier Music Company.

Survivors include his wife, of the home; a daughter, Sierra Vela, of the home; his parents; a brother, Adam Vela; maternal grandmother, Wylma Bertram; and paternal grandparents, Juan and Josephine Vela, all of Lawton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Percussive Arts Society Incorporated, Memorial Scholarship Fund, 701 NW Ferris, Lawton 73507.

Sympathy cards may be sent to the family at www.beckerfuneral.com.

ŠThe Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma (May 9, 2002)