Jeffrey Wade Janney, Jr

Mr. Jeffrey Wade Janney, Jr., age 36, of Meansville, took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on February 10, 2026. 

He was welcomed into Heaven by his father, Jeffrey Wade Janney, Sr.; grandfather, Ronald Macleod Byrd; grandmother, Jerry Janney; grandfather, William Gardner; great-grandparents, Pauline and Hugh Bishop, Cecil and Fred Walker, Molly Macleod Byrd; and cousin, William Maddox.

Jeffrey spent his early years in Meansville and attended Pike County Schools and Flint River Academy. He later moved with his family to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where he graduated from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. While in school, Jeffrey played football and ran track. He was a defensive back and earned the nicknamed “Assassin” because he was fast and was a great tackler. 

After high school, Jeffrey attended Gordon College in Barnesville where he earned his associate degree in Art before transferring to Kennesaw State University. 

Following graduation, Jeffrey enlisted in the United States Navy. He completed boot camp training at Great Lakes and then went to A school in Pensacola, Florida and served aboard the USS George Washington. Meeting lifelong brothers. During his military service, Jeffrey traveled the world and was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan; and was deployed to the Philippines; Hong Kong; Guam; Singapore; Sasebo; South Korea; and San Diego. After three years of service, Jeffrey was honorably discharged. 

He remained in California and worked at Green Oak Ranch, a Christ-centered recovery program for men and women. There, he shared his love for the Lord and ministered to others. Jeffrey moved back to Georgia in 2025 and was currently employed with Toyota Industries in North Georgia. 

Jeffrey had many passions including the outdoors, snowboarding, shooting guns, reading the Bible, evangelizing to others, trout fishing in the Smokey mountains and could be found everyday of the week in the gym. 

As a child, Jeffrey attended Meansville Baptist Church, where he was baptized and active in the RAs.  While living in Tennessee, he attended First Baptist Gatlinburg, and after returning to Georgia, he joined Mt. View Baptist Church in Thomaston. Jeffrey was passionate about witnessing for the Lord. Through Jesus Christ Street Ministry, he led many people to Christ, ministering in New York, San Diego, and South Florida. 

More than anything, Jeffrey loved his family and treasured every moment that he was able to spend with them. Making memories that will be cherished forever.

He is survived by his parents, Brad and Rachel Byrd Webber; brother, Walker Webber; grandparents Bonnie Byrd Gardner, Harold Janney, and Charles and Joann Webber; uncle, Ron Byrd (April); aunts, Susan Janney Wilson (Chuck) and Mandy Lyons; cousins Savannah Beasley (Brandon), McKenzie Byrd, Nikki Manley (Jeremiah), Buddy Wilson (Jade), Matt Wilson (Kaitlyn), and Jonah Lyons; great-aunt June Denise Bishop; great-uncle: Sonny Bishop; Chad Bishop and Joel Bishop; his beloved dog, Ruth; many other loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jeffrey never met a stranger, he was a friend to all and beyond family. Jeffrey leaves behind countless friends that he made along the journey of life. Jeffrey had the unique gift of loving others, finding friendship wherever he was. These friends were an integral part of his life and something that he was grateful for. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Dr. Rex King and Pastor Charles Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.

Friends may visit the family on Saturday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the funeral home.