John Lawrence Jablonski Jr., 67, passed away after his battle with cancer, Thursday, September 20^th, late in the evening at Bethesda Meadow, Ellisville, MO near his home in the Sherman community of Ballwin, MO. Born 20 Feb.1951, St. Louis, MO, Mother Dora Mae (Metter) Jablonski and Father John Lawrence “Larry” Jablonski.

A Navy veteran, career Electrician and IBEW Member (Retired); John loved to have fun with his family and friends. “He included almost everyone in the friend category”. John never met a stranger. His favorite things were good food, ice cream, laughter, music, fishing and a good project. He stayed busy with work but, played hard. And, he loved his family. John made several journeys in the last couple of years reconnecting with old shipmates and long time friends. He had a special relationship with his brothers Jim, Dave and Dan, who made a special memory with John last year, during fishing and camping trip re-creating a similar childhood experience they all shared with their father. John had made peace with his God and was resigned to his fate as he made the most with the time he had remaining with all of us. As this day drew near he let us all know in his own way, how much we meant to him.

John is preceded in death by his twin at birth Frank and his father Larry and mother Dora Mae. He is survived by his loving wife Linda (Pickle) Jablonski, married 4 Feb. 1981, Son John Daniel “Jack” Jablonski, Daughter-in-law Sherry Jablonski and granddaughters Sophia and Helena Jablonski; and, his brothers Jim, Dave, Dan and their families.

The funeral and service will be held on September 28, 2018, at 11:30 AM in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan Road, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, 63125. To attend go behind the building at the main gate. Go inside ask where to go for Jablonski and you will be directed.