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Justin Smith Obituary
CHATHAM - Justin Lee Smith, 24, of Chatham, formerly of New Berlin, died at 5:38 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born June 25, 1984, in Springfield, the son of Fred Smith and Patricia Galloway.
He is survived by his mother, Patti (husband, John) O'Dell of New Berlin; father, Fred Smith of Springfield; a daughter, Lilly Smith of Chatham; grandparents, Don and Joni Galloway of Springfield, Carl and Judy Aufrecht of Springhill, Fla., and Steve and Bev Smith of Springfield; a great-grandmother, Evelyn Aufrecht of Taylorville; a sister, Tara O'Dell;
a brother, Michael Smith of New Berlin; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins and friends.
He worked as a mechanic for Drake Scruggs.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. He enjoyed music, camping, fishing, being outdoors and flying model airplanes. He also enjoyed working on cars and riding his motorcycle. But his favorite pastime was spending time with his daughter Lilly. He was an eye donor. He was a graduate of New Berlin High School. He attended Universal Technical Institute and was an ASE certified mechanic.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Harre officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for his daughter Lilly, c/o INB.
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin Smith
FRIEND
September 16, 2008
Justin you are still on my mind and in my prayers. You were a fine young man and I miss ya
Judy Aufrecht
August 25, 2008
Patti, GOD be with you and guide you through this time of terrible grief and lonliness. Justin will always be a part of everything in your life, the sun that shines, the breezes that blow, the stars that twinkle at night and most of all the wonderful memories, and your beautiful Lilly. Know how very much we love you and our hearts ache for you. Judy and Dad
Mandy Heren
August 25, 2008
I don't know how to put my feelings into words right now Justin. I miss you terribly and so does Lilly. She is everything to me as I know she was to you. You gave me the best gift in the world!! When I look into her eyes, I see you. She acts just like you sometimes even though everyone (including you) said that she gets her attitude from me! I had the hardest time trying to find words to say to her but I told her that you went to Heaven to be with Jesus. I told her that her Daddy is in her heart and she said "I wanna see my Daddy... I wanna go in my heart and see my Daddy." She misses you. I will never let her forget you, nor will I ever let her grow up and not hear about you and what a wonderful man you were and what a wonderful Daddy you were to her. You will always have a place in my heart. I love you.
Dara Damm
August 24, 2008
Dear Justin,
I have had the pleasure of knowing you since the day you were born. You had the most beautiful blue eyes in the world. I remember babysitting you on several occasions and boy were you curious about everything, you kept me on my toes. Next thing I knew you were a grown man with a beautiful child of his own. It breaks my heart that god had to take you so early. I know he has his reasons, but it still hurts. I know you are looking down on all of us keeping a watchful eye and I hope my brother Jimmy is by your side, you two will make a great team. You will forever be loved and missed by many people.
Love,
Dara
DAWN BERGSCHNEIDER
August 24, 2008
TO THE SMITH FAMILY: IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JUSTIN WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS. HE TRULY WAS A GREAT GUY.
August 24, 2008
Dear Justin,
You know that I have trouble putting my feelings into words. Just remember that I love you and will always love you.
Grandma said her kitchen is now closed at lunch time. Guess I'll have to fix my own now.
Remember the way she said things that didn't make sense and she got upset because you & I couldn't figure out what she was trying to say and we laughed and that got her to laughing too? She always said it was her Pennsylvania Dutch.
You and I had good talks about fishing, cars, and planting trees. Who am I going to ask now when things go wrong with the pick-up and van? You were so good at being able to tell what was wrong when you listened to them run.
I will miss you forever.
Love, Grandpa Galloway
August 24, 2008
Dear Justin,
I need to apologize to you and pray that you can forgive me. I feel that as your grandma I failed you because I was being selfish. When I saw you before your surgery, I told you to be tough, be strong, and fight because of Lilly. I don't remember saying I love you, but I know you knew I did. What I should also have said to you was Jesus and the angels were there and if you felt the need, just take His hand and go. The chaplain was at the foot of the gurney praying for you and the family. During your surgery, I prayed for God to guide the doctor's hands, help the nurses, and to heal you. That, God did. But what I wanted was Him to heal you so you would be here with us longer and to raise our precious Lilly.
Justin, I know you didn't want to leave us, but you are whole and perfect once again. You are in the arms of the Lord. I know you are Lilly's special guardian angel and will be watching over her all the days of her life. I will not let her forget her daddy. As time goes on, please help grandpa and me to remember all the funny things you said and did.
Grandma's kitchen is now closed at lunch time.
I sure am going to miss your hugs and kisses.
Someday we will be together again.
Hugs and Kisses, Grandma Galloway
P.S. I saw the x's in the sky around your home the other day and ran in to get everyone to come see. We know it was you and our Lord watching over us.
August 24, 2008
To our son we love so deep,
We know your love we will always keep.
"In our mind and our souls" we know,
You lived and loved and kept no foes.
Son, life for you every one knows,
That love and life is the way it goes.
For love you gave and love you got,
Will always say you loved a lot.
Life so good and life so bad.
But life from you is the best we've had.
Now you're gone and we're so sad,
The heaven's have taken you and
they are glad.
So shine on us like you did,
Because we love you, you silly kid.
Love you always, Dad
Luanne Loving (Sweet)
August 23, 2008
I went to school with Justin. I remember driving by the "PARK" in New Berlin he would always be there. I stopped one night and Justin and i just talked the whole night. He was a great person and great friend. I will always remember Justin doing things to always make you smile, like strapping a raft to the top of Heath's car (while parked) and sitting on top with a fishing pole acting like he was fishing. He just made you laugh all the time. I am going to miss him.
Mark and Lou-Ann Moyer
August 22, 2008
You were a very good friend and will miss you always.
August 21, 2008
Walk with me daddy
Submitted by: BJscrapsalot
Author: unknown
Walk alongside me, daddy
and hold my little hand.
I have so many things to learn
that I don't yet understand.
Teach me things to keep me safe
from dangers every day.
Show me how to do my best
at home, at school, at play.
Every child needs a gentle hand
to guide them as they grow.
So walk alongside me, daddy -
We have a long way to go.
Linda Logan
August 21, 2008
To all of Justin's family - God be with you all as you go through this difficult time. I worked with Justin at Crossroads Ford and he was always a cheerful young man - and so very proud when his daughter was born. Patti and John my thought and prayers are with you.
Linda Logan
Nikki Power
August 21, 2008
I went to school with Justin & I remember him being such a fun loving person. He was always smiling. My heart & prayers go out to the family. I'm not really sure what to say, except that he will be missed.
Star Wilson
August 21, 2008
I will always remember your pretty eyes and beautiful smile. You are a very special person and touched several people with your life. Give my grandma and aunt sis a big hug for me up there. My heart goes out to your daughter, family, and friends. Make sure its hoppin up there for when we meet again. Love ya big guy!
Inez and Charles VanHoos
August 21, 2008
To the Justin Smith Familly, We met Justin through Mandy our grandaughter, and later we had the opportunity to watch Lilly. She is such an amazing child, whom we love very much. While watching her , her daddy picked her up each day. He most generally stuck around and visited for awhile. He was also always there to answer any questions my husband had about problems with our vehicles.We learned to become very fond of him. He was a great Dad and loved Lilly very much.We will miss his smiling face and him coming to the house. My heart felt sympathy goes out to all his family and friends and we are grieving right along with you.We will be praying for each and everyone of you. Inez and Chuck VanHoos
John, Diane & Kyle Peecher
August 20, 2008
Patti, John, Mike and Family
We have no words that will help or take away the pain, only know that you are not going through this alone. I pray that God is not only with you right now but carrying you through all of this. The whole community is praying for you and know that any one of us is just a phone call away.
Jennifer Heren
August 20, 2008
Justin was an amazing guy. He gave this family an awesome gift, Lilly. She is an awesome little girl, Justin was a great Dad to her! He will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to Justin's family. I am so sorry for your loss. He is in heaven watching over us. You will be in my prayers.
Heather Brummett
August 20, 2008
I can't begin to tell you how saddened I am by this whole situation. Justin was an amazing guy and a wonderful father. I had the pleasure of meeting him through my sister Mandy. I was completely shocked when I heard what happened. I will be forever thankful for Justin because he gave me my neice Lilly. My heart goes out to Mandy and Lilly and Justin's family. His memory will live forever through his daughter and my prayers and thoughts are with Justin's family and friends.
Reva Lowry
August 20, 2008
Justin will be greatly missed. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. Sorry to hear about your loss.
With Love,
Dave Lash, Jessica Gibbs. Cyrstal Maurar, Reva Lowry, and Zac Holloway.
GARRY TODT
August 20, 2008
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH JUSTIN AT CROSSROADS FORD. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY.
Tara and Tim O'Dell
August 20, 2008
Justin,
I remember the first day my dad took me with him to your mom's house 18 years ago. He bought me a big box of 64 crayons and a Halloween coloring book. I brought it with me and sat at your kitchen table. I did not say a word to anyone because I was so shy. You asked if you could color with me, I said yes and you kept politely asking me for more crayons. You were the first person I bonded with in your family. We had a great time growing up together. We were always cooking something for breakfast on Sunday mornings ( even though my dad wasn't it always a fan), jumping on the trampoline, tickling my dad, and swimming in the pool. Oh I forgot that I owe you a water bottle for your bike after I knocked into the creek. You always brought that up! Tim thought you were an amazing person, just I like I did. I wish he got the honor of knowing you longer. I know you will always be around because whenever I look at Lilly I see you in her face. I miss you and will always love you.
Crystal and Chris Arnold
August 20, 2008
I am so sorry to all of Justins family and friends about this tragic loss. We had the pleasure of having Justin in our family because Lilly is our great neice. He was a great father and he became a great friend right after we first met. We loved Justin and always considered him part of our family. He would do anything for our family and with a smile. I also had the pleasure of working with him at Drake Scruggs we all loved him there and he was a valuable part of our work family. He is now in heaven with our Heavenly Father watching over all of us until we meet again. Our hearts and prayers go out to all who he left behind who cares and loved Justin which included us. He was a wonderful, caring and loving father and friend he will be greatly missed by all. You can rest assured we will keep his memory alive so Lilly will be able to grow up and know what a great father she had. Gods Blessings
Mila Tripp
August 20, 2008
I knew Justin in High School and he was the most spirited and funniest guy in our class. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to his daughter Lilly and the rest his family and friends.
TRACEY DOBSON
August 20, 2008
I WAS JUST RECENTLY GOING THROUGH PICTURES AND FOUND ONE OF JUSTIN IN OUR LIGHT TRUCK SHOP. HE WAS ON THE KNIGHTS ACTION PARK PIRATE SHIP FLOAT. HE WAS PRETENDING TO BE A PIRATE AND MY HUSBAND HAD TAKEN A PICTURE OF HIM. JUSTIN WAS SUCH A CARD AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF BOTH WORKED WITH JUSTIN AND WE GREATLY ADORE HIM. THIS SEEMS CRUEL THAT AT THIS TIME I COULD LOSE A SECOND YOUNG FRIEND WITHIN A SPAN OF 5 MONTHS. PLEASE TAKE COMFORT THAT TJ MET HIM AND THAT HE IS IN GREAT COMPANY IN HEAVEN. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.
Pamela Brooks
August 20, 2008
Dear Patti, John and family,
We are truly saddened by the unexpected death of Justin. God works in such mysterious ways and must have needed a great mechanic in heaven! Lance sends his sympathies and memories of high school and being with Justin. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Dale, Pam, and Lance Brooks and Amanda (Brooks) Ushman
Mike & Tracy Pearson
August 20, 2008
Patti, John & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you with during this difficult time.
Robin Tisdale
August 20, 2008
Patti, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.
Ronnie and Mary Ann Burge
August 20, 2008
We are sorry for your great loss. Our prayers are with you.
Jheri Harrison
August 20, 2008
Justin...I dont know what to say baby. I love you and i miss you..and no matter what you will always have my heart you gave me yours and you have mine! I love you baby and im lost wihout you, but i can only just keep you in my thoughts always and i will never forget you you were the greatest man i have ever had the pleasure of holding in my arms! Lilly is an amazing girl and Madi looked to you like you were her daddy! But I know you are watching over them both we all love you and i will miss you terribly! I love you baby!
August 20, 2008
To our little angel pie, Lilly:
Through tears we are writing this to you. Your daddy has gone to heaven to be with Jesus and we can't understand why. We know that he would have stayed here to see you grow up if he could have. Some day we will see your daddy again. We wanted to let you know that he loved you so very much. The day you were born was the happiest day of his life. He was so proud of you. We know in our hearts that he will be your special guardian angel watching over you all the days of your life. God blessed our family when He gave your daddy to us. He was a ray of sunshine to all who knew him. We have lots to tell you about your daddy. We love you Lilly and will never let you forget him. He will live on forever in our hearts.
Love always, Great Grandpa and Grandma Galloway
Tim Miller
August 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. Debbie and I will keep you in our prayers.
Tim Miller
Rick and Karen Setzer
August 19, 2008
Patti and John,
Karen and I would like to express our sympathy, I know that whatever we say, it won't ease the pain you're going through. Please know that we are remembering you.
Tad Stutsman
August 19, 2008
Justin was a great father and my heart goes to Lily,she'll always know what a great man he was,I thought of him as my own brother tattooing and ridin our bike's loud and fast I'll never forget,and my heart goes to his girlfriend Jheri who loved him unlike she had ever loved a man,she loves you bro,and is lost like the rest of us without you in our lives.Till we meet again,I Love You,Tad
Michael Krall
August 19, 2008
I came to know Justin as a student at New Berlin High School. Justin was always full of life and was one of my favorite young men to talk with about cars. I was very proud of him when he went on to further his education and become an ASE certified technition. I would always look forward to seeing him when we ran into each other when he was at Crossroads Ford, or when I went to Drake Scruggs. Justin was very proud of his daughter and loved to talk about her at great length. I am very, very sorry for the Smith Family for the loss of this fine young man. I will always remember the times and conversations that we had fondly, he was a good man, and I will miss him greatly.
tina kerby
August 19, 2008
Justin, you are loved by many, many prople that i dont know, but ive sat and listen to people talk and remember you. You love my daughter and she loves you you will always hold a special place in her heart and mine too.
i frist met you on the phone and you told me your name was pudin tang and to call you pudin and thats what you'll always be to me.
Jheri and Madi loves you very much and you will be missed by them. love ya pudin, mamma kerby, Jheri's mom
Charlie and Bonnie McDonald
August 19, 2008
Justin will dearly be missed. A wonderful father, great friend and never thought twice when asked to help. Forever in our hearts.
Aunt She She (Sheila) Hawkins
August 19, 2008
Justin was a wonderful friend and a loving father and I can't imagine not picking up the phone when it rings and it not being him. My heart and deepest sympathies goes out to his family and to Mandy and Lilly he loved you guys very much! You all are in my thoughts and prayers, and I was truely blessed to have had such a wonderful friend. You will forever be missed!
Patricia & Abigail Smith Smith
August 19, 2008
My condolences go out to Patty,Fred & Bev & Steve and all of the family. I got to meet Justin a long time ago when you were young. I know how much your parents loved you and will truly miss you. I am so sorry for the loss but I know you went to a good place and God is watching over you! Sincerly
Tammy Day
August 19, 2008
Mike, Patti and family
Justin blessed this world in many ways and taught us all many lessons. He continues in his death to teach us, life is short live it to the fullest, Live, Love and Laugh. Justin lived each day of his short life, he loved much and most of all he laughed and made many of us laugh as well. You will nolonger see him daily, but he lives on in Lily, you will be reminded of his love through lilly's hugs and of his laughter each time you hear his child laugh. God give you the strength to carry on.
Mrs. Day
Zach Smith
August 19, 2008
he was a great friend i loved him like a brother we had many good times and we will have many more when we meet again brother we all love u and i will ride on and let the exhaust roar like i know u would want it to be
pryco,inc
August 19, 2008
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Pryco,Inc Employees
LINCOLN LINEHAUL DRIVERS
August 19, 2008
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF JUSTIN SMITH.
Aunt Pam Miller
August 19, 2008
I was sadden to hear the new and my heart goes out to Mandy and little lilly, I didnt ever get to meet Justin but from reading all the nice things said about him I know he was a wonderful guy,,,,you are both in my prayers
mae hirano
August 19, 2008
im very sorry for your loss
evon sullivan
August 19, 2008
im very sorry for your loss
melissa hirano
August 19, 2008
to the family of justin smith,
im so sorry for your loss he was a good friend and im very sorry to see him go..my deepest sympathys
Dick Matthew and Carrie Smith
August 19, 2008
Whoever said things happen for a reason have some serious explaining to do. How someone so young and full of life can be taken in the blink of an eye is very hard to understand. Justin worked for Dick at Drake-Scruggs and he became like a son to us. Dick had all the respect in the world for Justin. He had called that very day and had asked us to join him that evening. All the woulda shoulda coulda's won't bring him back, but he will be dearly missed. I don't think any father was more proud or loved his child as much as Justin loved Lilly. For those of you who will have to answer her questions, please let her know she was dearly loved by her daddy and give her the extra love she will need because he is no longer here. For those of us he has left behind, let's always remember the laughs and the smiles he would bring to our day. Our hearts go out to his family, you can be proud of Justin for the fine person he was. Justin, you will be missed by many.
August 19, 2008
For all of Justin's family and friends,
For those of us who knew Justin and loved him, sitting here writing this is extremely difficult. My heart is heavy and the sadness felt - overwhelming. Justin was a wonderful young man, full of energy and a smile that could light up a room and I myself, along with my family, loved him very much. He gave so much of himself and gave us a gift that I thanked him for many a day. He blessed our lives with precious little Lilly, and for that, we will forever be greatful. I cannot answer questions as to why, I'm pretty confident no one can, but his memory will live on forever in the hearts of all who loved and cared for him, never to be forgotten and to be installed always in the heart of
Miss Lillian Rae Marie Smith.
With much love, Grandma Diana
Rob & Amber Hancock
August 19, 2008
My prayers are with the family. Justin was a good friend and a wonderful father. May God be with him.
Greg, Alyshia, Dalton and Kiara Meyers
August 19, 2008
Our deepest sympanthy for the Odell/Smith family. We only knew Justin for a short time. He was always smiling, fun to be around and a super Dad to Lilly. No words can ever express the loss and hurt we feel. May God bless you and help you to find the strength to go on.
joe
August 19, 2008
Justin was a joy to be around,he loved lilly, he always had a smile and something good to say.I loved being around him. I as well as many will miss him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
CONNIE KELLEY
August 19, 2008
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS.
Teresa Jacobs
August 19, 2008
I was one of the nurses with Justin when he passed away early sunday morning. I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. It doesn't matter how often we as nurses deal with these situations it is still extremely difficult. Justin and you, his family, will not be forgotten. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Piatt
August 19, 2008
We are all so shocked and saddened by the loss of Justin. All of us here at Crossroads Ford had the pleasure of working with Justin for several years. What a wonderful young man! We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Justin will be missed by all of us. He will forever live on in your hearts with wonderful memories and in his daughter, Lilly.
Mark and Angie Cooper
August 19, 2008
To Patti and John,
Words cannot express our grief and sympathy for you and your family. Although we didn't have the honor of meeting Justin, we know the gift of love he was given by the both of you as you are wonderful, loving people. We pray that you discover the strength within you to survive all the hurt and pain that you are experiencing. We share your grief with you as friends and parents.
Carla Heren
August 19, 2008
We feel so sad for the Odell/Smith family Justin was our granddaughters father and he was a great person and a wonderful dad. We loved him and we will miss him so much, he has touched our life so greatly that words will never be able to express the loss we are feeling, our heart hurts for his family. We will never forget him and we are praying everyday to understand why someone this young and that loved his daughter so much was taken from us so soon. His daughter was his life. He will be missed so much!!!
Love Joe, Carla, Matthew, and William Heren>
Dustin Moore
August 19, 2008
justin you will truly be missed down here and may your have my deepest symphathy from me
Brent Huber
August 19, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Jessica Stone
August 19, 2008
Justin was a great person who was always good for a laugh. He will be missed. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers
August 19, 2008
Justin was a great guy and wonderful father. Everyone who met him loved him. May his memory live on through his beautiful daughter Lilly. Our condolences go out to his family and everyone who is grieving his loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Selhime
August 19, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Justin. He will be missed here by all of us that worked with him. He was always a joy to be around and always had something upbeat to say. My deepest condolences to Lily and the rest of the family as well. Keep his memory strong in all of your hearts. My prayers are with you all.
Tim Hogan
August 19, 2008
To the Family of Justin, I know the intense pain and vacant space in your being, my feelings are the same and it is so hard to continue the journey of our life that God has planned for us. I truly know we will be reunited with our sons in heaven on the day we are called home. My son TJ was taken home just 5 months ago and my life has changed just as yours has and for that I am very very sorry because it hurts so very much. TJ and Justin worked together at Crossroads Ford and became friends, I trust that TJ met Justin already in heaven and is showing him Paradise. This is no consolation because there is none, but know that I will be praying for you as so many are praying for my family. May God give you strength. please contact me if and when you feel like it.
Tammy Truax
August 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and your family , Justin will be missed, take comfort in your memories. Time will take care of the rest.
Faye Neuman (Bilyeu)
August 19, 2008
Justin was a great person. You needed a laugh he was there! He will be missed by many and will never be forgotten. My prays are with his family and especially to lil miss lilly. She sure loved her daddy.
Brian Rector
August 19, 2008
I work with Justin at Drake-Scruggs and will miss him. Justin was a very fine young man and father. I will be praying for his family during this time of grief.
Sally Campbell-Hutcheson
August 19, 2008
Don and Joni and family:
There are no words to describe how sorry I am for the loss of Justin. I believe he went to school with my daughter Angie Campbell. At this time please accept my condolenses. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Sally Campbell-Hutcheson
August 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and strength. Surround Lilly, her whole life, with pictures of her daddy- she will miss him. Justin, you were a great friend- and a great daddy.
Andy & Teresa & Kaitlin & Samantha Thompson
August 19, 2008
We are so so saddened to hear the news about Justin. Andy worked with Justin and he considered him a good friend and a talented young man. He will be missed. We want to send out our most deepest sympathy to his family and friends and may our Lord God hold you close to His heart as you go through this time of saddness. Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 19, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Melodie Miller
August 19, 2008
I graduated with Justin and am sad to see him go. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Andrea Moore
August 19, 2008
Justin you will be missed by everyone.... My heart goes out to your family. I will never forget you!
Tom James
August 19, 2008
Justin was a great friend and will be missed. R.I.P
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