Nicholas Michael Jasper age 12, of Benton, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2015 at the Franklin Hospital Emergency Room. A Memorial Service Celebrating Nicholas' life will be held at a future date. Funeral arrangements are through the Leffler - Poulson Funeral Home of Benton. Nicholas Michael Jasper was born on April 28, 2002 in Marion, Illinois, the son of Tamara Dean Jasper. He enjoyed movies and listening to Outlaw Country Music. Nicholas is survived by his parents: Tamara Dean Frodge and husband Sean of Benton; his siblings: Jonathan Curwick, Abbygale Frodge, Juliann Frodge and Drake Frodge all of Benton; his grandmother Carol Jasper of Benton; aunts and uncles: Jaime Jasper of Benton, Stephanie Jasper of Benton, Bohn Jasper of West Frankfort, Tim Rhodes of Benton, Jeff Rhodes of Abilene, TX, Joseph Jasper of Benton, and Christy Petrusch of Goreville. The family would like to Thank everyone that had a part in touching the life of Nicholas. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Nicholas Michael Jasper, and will be accepted on their behalf at the funeral home. To leave the family online condolences, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com