Henry Lester Janowski, age 66, of Tyrone, GA, passed away at Emory University Hospital, surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, April 20, 2018 from 11:00 – 1:00 at Crossroads Church, 3260 GA-16, Sharpsburg, GA 30277 followed by the Celebration of Life service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Ken Adams, Dr. Ronald B. Long and Pastor Butch Rumble will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Gardens on Senoia Rd in Tyrone, GA (located next to First Baptist Church Tyrone).
Henry was born on July 2, 1951 in Atlanta GA, to Maryon and Jeannette Janowski. He graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1973 and taught at Norcross High School for six years. During his tenure of teaching, he married Marjorie Leigh Branan of Decatur, GA. He was named Teacher of the Year for Gwinnett County Schools in 1979. From 1981-1991, he served as the Director of Facilities and Construction and then Director of Transportation. In 1992, he joined Operation Mobilization, an international missions organization, and served there until his death. He was an active member of Glenwood Hills Baptist Church from 1965-1996 and Crossroads Church from 1996 until his death.
Survivors include: wife of 43 years, Margie Branan Janowski of Tyrone, daughters Tamara Glass (Michael) of Tyrone and Shellie Patterson (Scotty) of Orlando, FL, son Austin Janowski (Brittany) of Carrollton; sisters, India Miller (Mike) of Wewahitchka, FL, Neva Garrett (James) of Dahlonega; brothers-in-law, Alan Branan of Suwanee, Chris Branan (Lois) of Moriarty, NM; sisters-in-law, Marty Burns of Social Circle, Laura Shannon (Paul) of Deltona, FL; 8 grandchildren and 19 nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given to the Foundation for missions that will be set up in memory of Henry as his passion was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home and Crematory in Peachtree City assisted with the arrangements
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