Juan Pablo Navarro

Juan Pablo Navarro, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, in Suwanee, GA, at the age of 92. He was born on June 5, 1931, in Bogota, Colombia, to Antonio and Dolores Vargas Navarro.

Pablo is survived by his loving wife, Amalia Navarro, who stood by his side throughout their journey together of 65+ years. His legacy lives on through his son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Beth Navarro of Cumming, GA, and his son Carlos Navarro of Columbus, OH. He was a cherished grandfather to Amanda Marks and husband Jacob, and great-granddaughters Aliyah and Aliviah Marks of Fort Wayne, IN. Additionally, he leaves behind granddaughters Abby Navarro of Greenville, SC, and Ella and Adyah Navarro of Columbus, OH.

Pablo is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and in-laws across the United States and in Colombia, South America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Dolores Navarro, in-laws Gustavo and Froilana Villa, and Hector Villa, siblings Lucila Davila, Elvia Gonzalez, Gustavo Navarro, his son Pablo Navarro, and grandson Jake Navarro.

Pablo immigrated from Colombia to Fort Wayne, IN in 1956 where he met his wife Amalia whose family also immigrated from Colombia, and they were married in 1958. Their son Pablo Eduardo was born in 1959. He worked at the Joslyn Steel Mill before moving to Bloomfield NJ where he attended Bloomfield College graduating with an accounting degree. Their second son Gustavo Antonio was born in Bloomfield. Pablo moved his family to Staten Island, NY where he started his 32-year career in the chemical industry. Their third son Juan Carlos was born there. He took a job with Borden Chemical and was transferred to Columbus Ohio in 1971 where he raised his family.

They attended Grace Brethren Church in Worthington OH for 37 years He was a man of humble, quiet yet great faith, along with Amalia leading their children to Christ. He retired in 1996 after 25 years with Borden and then worked as consultant for Borden for an additional 7 years. They moved to Kennesaw Georgia in 2011 where they attended Johnson Ferry Baptist church for 12 years.

Throughout his life, Pablo touched the hearts of those around him with his faith, kindness, warmth, humor, incredible generosity, and unwavering love for his family. His love of sports was passed onto his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His consistent and reliable dedication to his loved ones and the joy he brought to their lives will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

A celebration of Pablo's life will be held on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Mc Donald and Son Funeral Home 150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA where family and friends will gather to share memories and support one another in this time of loss. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, the family requests that donations be made to St Vincent de Paul https://www.stpeterchanel.org/donatetostvincentdepaul

May Pablo's soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to those who had the privilege of knowing him.