Mr. Justin Graham Burbage

Mr. Justin Graham Burbage, of James Island, South Carolina, husband of Samantha Hoover, passed away at age 33 on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana, while being treated for Germ Cell Cancer. Justin was born on December 2, 1985 in Charleston, South Carolina, to Melissa Graham-Guffin and William "Pete" Burbage. Justin was attending and on the Dean's List at Trident Technical College pursuing a degree in Cyber Security when he was diagnosed. Justin earned a Master Certificate in Food Service Management in 2008 from Cornell University. He attended The College of Charleston and graduated from James Island Charter High School in 2004. Justin earned many honors throughout his academic years.
Justin had a very kind and gentle heart. He was very devoted to his family and friends. Justin truly cared about others and would reach out to strangers in need. Justin would feed the hungry and cared for stray animals. Nemo, his rescue dog, went from one home to another, until Justin gave him his forever home. He needed Justin's patience and calmness in order to trust. He has helped many people who were suffering emotionally by being there when they felt no one cared. Justin was always there to support his family, friends and strangers. You have made your family proud and you are so loved. We miss you and our lives will not be the same without you.
Justin loved to cook and was last employed at Grace and Grit. He was a Chef at several Charleston Restaurants. Justin is survived by his wife, Samantha Hoover; Father William (Pete) Burbage; Mother Melissa Graham-Guffin; Stepfather William (Chip) Guffin; his brother, Tyler Glen Burbage; Grandmother, Shirley Graham Peeples; Aunts, Kim Everett(Gary), Cindy Wilson(Al), Suzy Williams, and Salley Branch(Bubba); Uncles, Glen Burbage; Danny Burbage(Cathy) and many other family and friends who loved him very dearly. He also leaves behind his rescue dog, Nemo. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris Burbage; and grandfathers, David G. Graham and Glen Burbage Sr. and Great Grandmother, Sue Hinson.
Justin was a huge Carolina Panthers fan, loved Star Wars and Ghostbusters. He was a member of South Carolina Ghostbusters. He was an avid video gamer and his other hobbies included tabletop games, combat archery, and escape rooms. Justin enjoyed a good challenge.
In lieu of flowers donations are requested. Those who wish may donate in Justin's name to a charitable organization for testicular cancer, https://www.facebook.com/tca.org. The SON Foundation and Fair Haven provides rooms to families of patients and opened their home to us. Please consider making a donation to one or both foundations. Donations can be mailed or both accept online donations. SON Foundation, P.O. Box 17036, Indianapolis, IN 46217 or visit their website sonfoundationindy.org and Fair Haven Foundation, P.O. Box 441683, Indianapolis, IN 46244. Donate online at fairhavenfoundation.org. Justin dreamed of helping children battle cancer and donations to organizations for children are also encouraged. Family and friends can pay their respects at his memorial service, officiated by Pastor Earl Bland, on Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 at Charleston Presbyterian Church, 1405 Miles Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. Following the service please join us in the fellowship hall for a celebration of his life.