Elbert Eugene Janes

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Elbert Eugene Janes, 77, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Longview Heights Baptist Church (4501 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS) with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. Brother Vlad Baraniuk of Longview Heights Baptist Church will officiate. Gene was born on July 7, 1945 in Hickory Flat, MS. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. A member of Longview Heights Baptist Church, he was a kind, humble man who loved the Lord. He was a retired fireman from the Memphis Fire Department, who served the Memphis community for 33 years. When he wasn’t at the fire station, you could find him on a roof; he owned “Janes Roofing Company” for many years after retiring. Gene was a people person who never was at a loss for words and could talk to anyone. He just recently celebrated 53 years of marriage to the love of his life, Sharon. He enjoyed spending time outside and especially loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Gene is survived by his wife, Sharon Janes of Olive Branch; son, Bradley Eugene Janes (Rebecca) of Byhalia, MS; daughter, Teresa Gail Auffarth (Gary) of Dunedin, FL; son-in-law, Mark Brewer of Rogers, AR; sisters, Charlotte Israel of Bartlett, TN, Sue Riley of Columbus, IN, and Janet Assadollahi (Ali) of Bartlett, TN; granddaughters, Brianna Bernard of Dunedin, FL, Allison Brewer of Rogers, AR, Macy Janes of Byhalia, MS, and Ella Brewer of Rogers, AR; grandsons, Austin Janes of Las Vegas, NV, Gabriel Rocha of Dunedin, FL, Micah Rocha of Dunedin, FL, Ethan Brewer of Rogers, AR, Luke Janes of Byhalia, MS, and Evan Brewer of Rogers, AR. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Lottie Pearl and Elbert Bryan Janes; daughter, Amanda Kay Brewer; and brother, Randal Janes. In honor of Gene Jane’s service to our country, the flag of the United States Army will be flown at Coleman Funeral Home on the day of the services. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in his name to Samaritan’s Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org) or to Longview Heights Baptist Church (www.longviewheights.org/giving). Online condolences may be made on his tribute wall at (www.colemanfuneralhome.com).

Elbert Eugene Janes

July 7, 1945 - September 1, 2022

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