Marvin Richard Janney, Jr. of Rising Sun, MD, age 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born in Rising Sun, MD on November 12, 1950 to the late Marvin Richard Janney, Sr. and Edith Belle (McCullough) Janney.

Richard was a police officer with the Maryland Transportation Authority Police for 27 ½ years before retiring as a Sergeant. Strong in his faith, he loved the Lord, serving as Deacon and Trustee at Porter’s Grove Baptist Church where he was a member for 50 years. Richard enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and was an avid New York Yankee fan. He enjoyed talking to people and was able to do so while serving as a firearm’s instructor and supporting the local Little League organization. Richard found his greatest joy in spending time with his family, who will remember him as a loyal, loving husband and father.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Linda Janney; daughter, Pam Janney; son, Duane Janney and his wife Mandie; two grandchildren: Hunter Janney and Faith Janney, all of Rising Sun, MD; brother Barry Janney, and his wife Ronda of Elkton, MD as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother, David Ray Janney.

A memorial service in Richard’s honor will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Porters Grove Baptist Church, 475 Connelly Rd., Rising Sun, MD 21911, where family and friends may begin visiting at 10:00 AM. There will be a fellowship luncheon following the service allowing time to visit the family. Private interment will be in Brookview Cemetery in Rising Sun, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made payable to “Porter’s Grove Baptist Church” and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, PO Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.