John Lawrence Jankowski passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008 in a local hospital. He was born in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, and retired after 28 years of service as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, where he retired to Panama City, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, and his grandson, Sergeant Charles Jankowski, United States Army, and a granddaughter, Laura. He is survived by his son, Charles, daughters, Rosalie, Marilyn and husband, Mike, Barbara, grandchildren, Felicia and husband Ray, Bryan and wife Rene', John, Mark, Matthew, Beverly, and Paul, and great grandchildren, Carter and Brantley. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Callaway Cemetery. Those desiring to may make a contribution to the Bay County Humane Society.