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Justice KATHUMBI Obituary

KATHUMBI, Justice Metho

June 23, 1971 – Oct. 28, 2022

"Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant." On October 28, 2022, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, our beloved Justice Kathumbi went home to God's Kingdom, peacefully and surrounded by love. Justice graduated with honors from Chaminade Julienne High School's Special Program in 1993. He received the 1993 "Yes I Can" national award given each year to exceptional students who excel. After graduating from high school, Justice worked in retail stores receiving many employee awards for exceptional job performance. Perhaps his favorite place to work was Goodwill. Justice also enjoyed recreational activities, including going to the YMCA each week, and was an avid bowler, wining numerous trophies.

Justice's family and friends are grateful for the gift he was in their lives and for the many lessons he taught them. Justice loved life, cherished being with family and friends and touched everyone he met with his infectious smile. His kind, gentle and loving spirit were a true reflection of God's grace. He faithfully supported the church where he attended honoring God through praise, worship and through giving.

Justice leaves to carry on his memory and love: his parents, Joan and Jonathan Kathumbi; sisters, Deanna Kathumbi-Jackson (Dwayne Jackson), Angela Kathumbi and Lisa Kathumbi (Jamell Culbreath); four nephews: Jace, Miles, Carter and Caleb; and many other loving family members and dear friends.

A viewing will be held at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Services, 720 E Long St., Columbus, OH 43203, on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. with a service immediately following at 10:00a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cancer Research Institute in Justice's honor by visiting Fundraising for Cancer Research Institute. https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/4256767.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 3, 2022.

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Jacqueline Slater

November 24, 2022

Joan, I am just learning of Justice's passing and would like to extend my deepest condolences to you and the family. The world has lost someone special and I am blessed to have known him.

Anthony & Revonda Bell

November 5, 2022

We pray God brings strength and love to your family during this time of loss. Please know we care and will pray for you. Tony and Revonda Bell.

Benjamin & Stephanie Kyles

November 3, 2022

Kathumbi family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences and prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Anne Ross

November 3, 2022

Joan,Jonathon and family
We are sorry to hear of your loss .
Anne ,George and Doug Ross

Frederick Johnson

November 3, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kathumbi family.

Frederick & Sara Johnson (Chemence)

Stephanie Dumas

November 2, 2022

The Kathumbi family,
Words cannot express my feelings at this present moment. Justice meant so much to me. I'm going to miss him dearly but he will never be forgotten. You all are always in my prayers and a phone call away. We loss Justice in site but earned a angel in heaven.

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