James J. Janson: Obituary

James J. Janson, 86, of Hayesville, formerly of Murphy, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 in a Clay County care facility. He was a native of Newburgh, New York. James was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Navy, where he worked as a radio technician. He worked as a draftsman for General Dynamics most of his life. James owned “The Train Stop” bar in Franklin, Massachusetts for 15 years before retiring to Murphy. He later moved to Arkansas, where he had a horse farm. He had a love for horses. He returned to Hayesville in 2017. James attended the Boiling Springs Baptist Church locally. He enjoyed racing sports cars when he was younger.

He was the son of the late James Joseph and Elizabeth O’Shaunessey Janson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clare Lanartze Janson and his second wife, Olive Janson; a son, James J. Janson Jr.; a sister, Marie Marshall; and a brother, Robert Janson.

Surviving are his wife, Mary O’Dell Janson of Texas; a son, Curtis Janson and wife, Susan of Milford, Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Jamie Janson, Christine Janson, Shaun Janson, and Jacqueline Presley; and two great-grandchildren.

An inurnment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery in Upton, Massachusetts at a later date.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.