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Justin Gulley Obituary
Justin was born October 17, 1983 to Michael Anthony Gulley and Deborah McGuire. Through difficulties in his parent's relationship, Justin was adopted and raised by his grandparents Felton and Hilda Gulley. Justin was a kindhearted, caring person who never met a stranger.
Justin is survived by his natural birth mother, Deborah McGuire; adopted parents, Felton and Hilda Gulley; daughter, Makayla Gulley; brothers and sisters, Lakeeta McKinnon, Tavaris Johnson, Anthony Street, Dominique Gulley, and Shenita Street (who were all raised together by Felton and Hilda); several aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to mention.
He was preceded in death by his natural birth father, Michael Anthony Gulley.
Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Greater Ebenezer Holiness Church, 11646 Cleveland Road, Garner, NC 27529. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh (www.montlawn.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin Gulley
Susan Ridley
March 16, 2009
Dear Justin, you are gone too soon. You were my cousin and I never had the chance to meet you and that is my lost. It is incredible to see the mark you left on your friends and families lives. I can see that you were a great person. Your gone too soon, but safe in the hands of God.
damika strickland
November 1, 2008
Hello,Justin! We love you! We just want you to know that we miss you. You were such a wonderfull child and a grown man . The mom that raise you did a wonderfull job ,and thanks to her I got to meet a wonderfull person!I will meet you again in heaven as I need once before.Damika and Kids
Damika Strickland
November 1, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
LAKEETA MCKINNON
October 25, 2008
Hi Justin it your big sister, I miss you so much already and I love you. I really wish that I had done more to care for you and maybe things would had been different. My little brother i'm sorry and will always care and love you! My prayer is that I will meet you oneday in heaven, see ya later and I LOVE YOU!
Karlin McKinnon
October 25, 2008
Justin, i miss you more than words can express. I wish you would have talked with me ,but I know you're talking with jesus now ,peace my brother see ya on the other side.
Michelle Freeman
October 20, 2008
one thing that i can say is that justin was one of god people. Justin was a good singer and a drum player i will miss see him on the drum and hearing that voice shout out unto the lord
Glendora Alston
October 20, 2008
My prayers are with you and the family. Remember that God has everything under control. Be blessed in the lord
SHALARIE LEACH
October 10, 2008
JUSTIN AND I WERE VERY CLOSE FRIENDS ....... HE
WOULD ALWAYS BE THE ONE TO CALL IF I NEEDED HELP ................... NOW HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AS WELL AS THOUGHTS!!!!! MAY MY LOVED ONE REST IN PEACE
Vivian Diaz
October 5, 2008
I will always remember Justin as a happy, sweet, and respectful young man who was the apple of his grandma's eye. He was a good samaritan, ready to stand up for someone smaller and weaker than himself. I will miss you, Justin. Rest in peace.
Sherry Palumbo
September 27, 2008
I did not know Justin but his "birth
mother" Deborah is the best friend a person could ever have.She loved
him beyond words as did his Grandparents.
May this prayer bring comfort to them.
I give you this one thought to keep,
I'm with you still,I do not sleep,
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumm rain
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone
I am with you still, in each new dawn.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep
Do not stand there at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die
I don't know who wrote this ,but when my son left his poor tired body. .I got so much comfort from these words.I know if Justin's life wasn't cut short be would have been a wonderfull man.
I only pray is does the same for Justin's family.
Alex Horton
September 26, 2008
It seems like just yesterday i was sharing my life issues with you and you shared yours with me. You were taken to fast and too soon. We all miss you and pray that before you left us you were at peace. You shall never be forgotten for your life holds value that can never be replaced. I promise to always remember my friend, you keep an eye out for us, and we will do our best to make you proud. ONELOVE
Stacie Alston
September 26, 2008
Grace & peace be unto the Gulley family. I'm sorry for the lost and I pray that the peace of God will continue to be with you.
JOJO SMITH
September 15, 2008
THERE ARENT ENOUGH WORDS IN THE DICTIONARY TO EXPLAIN MY LOVE FOR YOU BRO IT WILL BE LONELY WITHOUT KNOWING YOU THERE TO CHILL WITH ME IF I NEED YOU. C-SAFE IN THAT BETTER LIFE!
Barbara and Dom
September 12, 2008
We know Justin is in the hands of Jesus now. We miss him terribly but know he is in a much better place.He had a heart of gold and was so good to everyone he met.He and his family will be in our prayers.
Linda Dowd
September 12, 2008
Justin, I will miss you so much.Though we only knew each other a short while the times we spent together will always be precious to me.I know we had our ups and downs but in the end we always came back together.I love you and miss you terribly.I know you are in a better place and that Jesus has you in his arms.We will see each other again one day that I am sure of.
Janice Freeman
September 8, 2008
justin i wanted u to know that i will alwayz love u and i miss u dearly. i know that u are in a better place watching down on me like my guardian angel cause that what u were to me. jsutin was a really kind person that don't mind going out his way for people and to the family i will keep u in my thoughts and prayer and may god bless u.
Leon Henderson
September 8, 2008
I've had to think really hard about what to write..I miss Justin more then words can describe, but I know he's not gone. he's just somewhere else, and We'll see him again soon. I love him and he's my big brother and I know he's watching out for me like always.
Willard & Rebecca Turner
September 5, 2008
May God be with you, and your family. We truly love you and Deacon Gulley. We will keep you all in our prayers. Keep the faith and hold on to God's unchanging hand. Love Elder Willard Turner and family.
Sakina Waller (Williams)
September 5, 2008
Justin will be truly missed. It had been a while since I last saw him, I think it was about 3 years ago. But he was still the same old Justin, that I knew from childhood. A very laid back person, that brought joy to everyone he knew, and even those he didn't know. He always had a smile for you. My prayers are with the family (my family) in this time of grief. May God bless you all, truly sending all my love from the bottom of my heart
Diane Harris
September 4, 2008
My thoughts and prays are with you. I Know Justin is resting in the arms of God. Justin was birth and grew up with the angels of God surrounding him daily. Justin used to sing a song, Stand for righteous, stand for holiness, when you all alone, you just Stand. Always remember you can Stand, whatever the test is or the trial, You just stand. Keep the faith and march on in Jesus Name! Love Always Sister Diane Harris and Family.
Nicole
September 4, 2008
For the family, keep praying and leaning on God. I will keep you all in prayer and his lovely daughter in prayer.
Beverly Gulley
September 4, 2008
It is with heavy hearts that this is being sent.The saddness of Justin passing will be felt by many.Justin will always be in our heart and mind because of the love he always showed for others.May God bless and keep you in the passing of our love one. Let not your heart be trouble:ye believe in God, believe also in me. John14:1
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