George John Jance, Jr., age 62, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, October 03, 2016 at Emory University Hospital. Mr. Jance was born in Pittsburgh, PA. George served in the U. S. Army. He touched the lives of so many. Words cannot express his ability to touch the life of anyone he met and always sought to see the best in others.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 PM, on Friday, October 07, 2016, from the Woodstock City Church with Jeremy Kirby officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Thursday, October 06, 2016, at South Canton Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his Parents: George John Jance, Sr. and Joan Blaine Jance

Survivors include:
Wife - Joni Jance
Daughter - Megan Jance
Son - George John Jance, III
Brother & Sister-in-law - Ed and Anne Jance
Brother & Sister-in-law - Jim and Debbie Jance
Sister & Brother-in-law - Joannie and Art Schiebel
Sister & Brother-in-law - Sharon and Paul Preffer
A Host of In-Laws, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Friends


In lieu of flowers, donations are being collected for a one time donation to Atlanta Corrections AA. George was a devoted volunteer and believer in this program. Atlanta Corrections provide AA literature to male and female inmates who are incarcerated in the 5 county metro area in the hopes of carrying the message of recovery to those in institutions. http://atlantacorrectionsaa.yolasite.com/ Checks can be written and mailed to: Matthew Rycyk, 841 Society Court, Woodstock, GA. 30188 or pay by Paypal (Paypal Line: paypal.me/inMemoryofGeorgeJ) Please send donations before November 1, 2016.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com