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James Justus Obituary

Justus James V. Justus, 74, of St. Clair Shores, passed March 15, 2016 with his loving family surrounding him. Born January 13, 1942 in Columbus to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Dawson) Justus. Beloved husband of Joan (Swartz) Justus. Loving father to Janet Justus, Jill Farrar, and Jamie (John) Rawcliffe. Cherished grandfather of Cierra, Alexis, Jonathan, and Luke. Brother of the late John and Joseph Justus. James spent 37 years working for the City of Detroit as a Floriculturist on Belle Isle, overseeing the greenhouses and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. Visitation today 2-8 p.m. in the HAROLD W. VICK FUNERAL HOME, 140 South Main, Mt. Clemens. Funeral Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11 A.m. (instate 10 a.m.) at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper, Clinton Twp. Memorial donations to Peace Lutheran Church, 15700 East Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48224. Share memories at www.vickfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2016.

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Barb & Dick Page

March 18, 2016

Dear Justus family,
We're so very sorry for your loss. We'll miss Jim, too. We appreciated and enjoyed your friendship over these many years. Even separated by many miles and time, we treasure the times we had with our young kids and their antics.

Love,
Barb, Dick Page & Family

Carol Driggs Wolfenbarger

March 18, 2016

To Jim's family: I knew Jim and his brothers from Roosevelt Junior High School and South High School. I remember Jim as a trombone player in the bands at both schools. The Justus brothers were leaders and contributed much to the classes of which they were members. Jim's passing raised many good memories. He truly represents what gives us pride in the traditions of South - students who went on to accomplish important things for their families and their communities. I send my condolences. Carol Driggs Wolfenbarger

Marty Noel

March 18, 2016

To Joan and the Justus Family: I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Jim, Steve Foster and I were great pals all through high school during our years at Ohio State. I was so pleased to see the bright Jim Justus smile at our 55th South High Reunion in the fall of 2014. God Bless you all.

Julia Montgomery

March 18, 2016

Don and I are very sorry at your loss. Sandy called and was heartbroken. Jim was a wonderful man. May God bless you Joan, and your girls always. Please accept our condolences-

Jo-Ann Smith

March 17, 2016

To the family of Jim Justus, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim was a classmate of the South HS Class of 1959 and will be greatly missed.
Jo-Ann Carter Smith

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, Inc. - Mount Clemens

140 South Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

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Trinity Lutheran Church

38900 Harper, Clinton Twp., MI

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Trinity Lutheran Church

38900 Harper, Clinton Twp., MI

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