Justin E. Klein

Justin Edward Klein, age 25, of Cuba, Missouri, passed away at his home on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Born on August 27, 2000, in Rolla, Missouri, Justin was the beloved son of Wesley Klein and Melissa Hall. He grew up in Bourbon, Missouri, and later attended Sullivan High School, where he excelled in soccer. He would later transfer back to Bourbon and graduate with the class of 2019. It was during his time in Sullivan that Justin met the love of his life, Grace New, and together they built a beautiful family of five children.
After high school, Justin worked at Henniges Automotive in New Haven and later joined Fidelity, now known as Sparklight, as a field technician. Outside of work, Justin cherished spending time with his family and visiting his mother's house for dinner from time to time. He had a passion for video games like Call of Duty, Rust, and Minecraft, and he found joy in target practice with his AR-15. He was also an anime enthusiast and enjoyed cooking and grilling, learning from his father, Wes.
Growing up, Justin was a talented and competitive player within the BAA Soccer Leagues. He was known for his laid-back, go-with-the-flow personality and a heart that was as big as his smile.
In the past year, Justin bravely overcame Hodgkin's lymphoma, facing his diagnosis with remarkable courage and resilience.
Justin will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is survived by his significant other, Grace New of Cuba, Missouri; five children: Dakota, Gracie, Delilah, Sawyer and Magnolia; his father, Wes Klein of Cuba, Missouri; his mother, Melissa Hall and partner Jeremiah Claus of Bourbon, Missouri; a brother, Jeremy Klein of Bourbon, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Aleta Mceneney and husband Phil of Stover, Missouri; his great – maternal grandmother, Betty Hall of Crocker, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edward and Florence Klein; his maternal grandfather, David Hall; maternal great – grandparents, Arnold and Betty Hall and Gerald and Toyka Strutton; and a two dear friends, Tristan Christopher and Ethan Obenauer.
A Celebration of Life Gathering is being planned.
Friend may send their online condolences to Justin's family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com
All arrangements are under the care and direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.