Timothy Wayne Justis

Timothy Wayne Justis, 65, of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday July 20, 2025, at Triple Cross Cowboy Church of Hood County, 3470 Lipan Hwy, Granbury, TX 76048.

Tim was born on September 30, 1959, in Odessa, Texas, to Victor and Helen Justis. He graduated from Odessa Permian High School in 1978, where he was a Mojo football player and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1982. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Kim, on August 2, 1980, at Crescent Park Baptist Church in Odessa. Together they built a beautiful life rooted in faith, love, and family.

Tim and Kim made their home in Stephenville, where they lovingly began the journey of raising their family. Tim had a remarkable and diverse career. He worked for 18 years at Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant, where he not only contributed as an engineer but also developed one of the plant’s first computer systems—a legacy that continued long after he moved on. He later worked at Hewlett Packard, served as COO of Green Fox Marketing, and most recently was a Business Operations Manager at MIW, a company based in Washington. Though he worked remotely, Tim was deeply valued by his team for his unwavering dedication, humility, and servant-hearted leadership.

Tim was a jack of all trades, a skilled builder, mechanic, and craftsman. There was nothing he couldn’t fix, no project too big, and no problem he couldn’t work through with calm determination. He was the ultimate handyman, always ready to help a neighbor or teach a grandchild how to fix something. His work ethic was unmatched—110% in everything he did—and he took pride in doing things right. He never bragged about his accomplishments; instead, he lived by quiet example, guided by his love for Jesus and a heart to serve others.

He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 45 years, Kim Justis of Granbury, who was his world. Kim will miss his presence, his joy, his hugs, and the peaceful evenings spent together on the porch talking and looking out at the lake. He made her feel safe, cherished, and deeply loved.

Tim was a proud and loving father to Jessica (and husband, Kevin) Campbell of Comanche and Ashley (and husband, Jared) Hutter of Granbury. He was an extraordinary PaPaw to Austin Callaway (and fiancé, Jordan) of Tolar, Mackenzie Rose Callaway of Stephenville, to Brodie, Farrin, Blain, Amarylis, and Bowdin “Beau” McElroy of Comanche, as well as to Moses, Lyric, and Bravery Wilkins of Granbury. He delighted in becoming a great-grandfather to Chandler Renee Callaway, daughter of Austin and Jordan.

He is also survived by his brothers Daniel Justis (and wife, Janet) of Possum Kingdom and Richard Justis (and wife, Adele) of Houston and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Helen Justis, and his sister Vicki, all of Odessa, Texas.

Tim loved to travel—especially RV trips with Kim to the Keys, the Dakotas, Wyoming, and Colorado. He enjoyed boating, grilling, remodeling, and always had a project going. He was frugal, faith-filled, generous with his time, and an encourager to all. He opened every car door for Kim, served his community with joy, and led his family with quiet strength and love. If you needed help, you called Papaw.

Above all, Tim loved Jesus and built his life on that foundation. He was honest, trustworthy, wise, calm under pressure, and full of integrity. He was the steady leader of his family—a provider, protector, and example of what it means to live a life of purpose, humility, and service.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Tim’s legacy with a donation to DeCordova Bend Estates/Acton Volunteer Fire Department, or simply by doing what he did best serving someone in need with love, patience, and kindness.