Morris Funeral Home
W. Richard Janikowski, beloved husband of Phyllis Betts, died unexpectedly at their home in Gap Creek, outside Asheville, NC, on March 8, 2021. Phyllis found him unresponsive in his reading chair, after he had worked outside on a warm spring day. Reading and working outside were two of his favorite things.
Richard was a widely known and well-respected criminologist based at the University of Memphis, where he built a twenty-six-year career that left an enduring imprint on the University and on the City of Memphis. Working closely with law enforcement agencies and community organizations, he pioneered data-driven community safety strategies that linked research with community action and introduced students to field-based learning beyond the classroom.
Morris Funeral and Cremation Care of Asheville, North Carolina, is serving the family. Richard's full obituary can be accessed at www.morrisfamilycare.com.
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