John L. Trojacek, of Garland, born in Ennis, Aug. 16, 1920, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001.

He was a Corporal T5, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, European Theatre; retired from Rowe Machinery in 1983 and afterwards was an avid gardener and carpenter. John was a member of SPJST, KJT, Catholic Czech Club, and WFLA.

John was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie, daughter, Pauline and stepson Allen Henzen.

Survivors are his wife of the past 18 years, Evelyn; son and daughter-in-law, John and Brenda Trojacek; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and (unable to read) Slovak; step-children, Michael Henzen, Sharon Shobe and husband Kelly; granddaughter, Jennifer Slovak; step- grandchildren, Denise and husband, Mark Meier, and Matthew Henzen; sisters, Adell Vlk and Mary Kucera.

Rosary will be tonight at 7 p.m. at Sparkman/Crane Chapel, led by Deacon Tom Roche.

Mass of the Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, Garland with Rev. James Sharp, Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the MS Society.

Posted by Laurie (Wilhite) McDonald