Justin Alexander Klinker

Hey everyone, it's Justin.
If you're reading this, it means my time here came to an end sooner than I would have liked. I was born in Lafayette, Indiana on October 5, 1993 to Raymond Klinker and Michelle Nichols. On September 27, 2025, at 31 years old, I took my last breath on this side of life.
I grew up in Lafayette and was a graduate from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the Class of 2012. I never liked staying still too long; life eventually took me out to Arizona for a while with my best friend, Charlotte and 2 fur babies Binx and Beezy, and then finally to Dallas, Texas.
Some of my favorite things were traveling the world, listening to music, singing karaoke, catching comedy shows and concerts, and just soaking up the little moments that made life worth living. My path wasn't always easy, but I tried hard to make the most of each day and to live life fully, no matter what challenges I faced.
I'd like to be remembered for the good things: for being kind, for not judging people, and for seeing people for who they really are, not the labels the world sticks on them. I loved making people laugh, even in small ways, and if I ever made you feel accepted or loved, then I did something right.
I leave behind my Mother, Michelle Nichols; my Father, Raymond Klinker; and my brothers, Anthony (with Alissa and their daughter Kamryn) and Nolan (and his daughter Jensen). I also leave behind a big family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who I love dearly. Waiting for me on the other side are my grandparents Patricia and George Richey, Dan Foulkes, and Gene and Ginny Klinker, who welcome me with open arms.
If you feel moved to honor me, in lieu of flowers, I'd love for you to support the Epilepsy Foundation. My journey with epilepsy was tough, but helping others fight the same battle would mean the world to me.
Please don't remember me with only sadness. Remember the laughs, the music, the times we shared, and the love that I hope I left behind. My kindness, my humor, and my love for all of you...that's what I want to live on.
-Justin