John Ray Justus, Jr.
John Ray Justus, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date for John Ray Justus, Jr., 71, West Plains, Missouri.
Mr. Justus passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born November 2, 1948, at Eminence, Missouri, to John Ray Justus and Martha Gregory Justus. On June 22, 1985, he was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Colleen Ficken. He was of the Lutheran Faith and was very active in his church. John owned and operated A&A Enterprizes, a transportation brokerage. He also was a bookkeeper for E.H. Carrol Sand and Gravel. John was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was quick with a joke and had lots of friends. He was loved by many and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen Justus; one son, Darren Summers and wife, Kristy, and their three children, Henry, Beau and Reid; his daughter, Kimberly Daggett and husband, Jake, and their son, Pierson and a baby on the way; one sister, Betty Algeo; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
His parents, one sister, Dorothy Lewis and one brother, Leroy Justus, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to The elevator fund at Immanuel Lutheran Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Tim Bean
March 24, 2020 @ 8:38 pm
Condolences to you Coleen and the kids. I enjoyed having John as a friend. Enjoyed my time working with him back in the day. May God be with you!
Bob Arnold
March 25, 2020 @ 8:44 am
Colleen. Shirley and I were saddened to hear about John’s passing. May God give you a special measure of strength in the days ahead.
Laura Pendergrass
March 25, 2020 @ 9:21 am
I wanted to come up and see you guys, but with everything that is going on, thought it would not be a good idea. I am so sorry for your loss, Coleen.
My prayers are with you and the kids.
Saw where Kim went back to work. Bless her heart.
Love you,
Laura Pendergrass (Sister)
Valerie Jackson
March 26, 2020 @ 10:42 am
John was such a nice guy. Keeping your family in my thoughts and sending love to you all!
Les Peterson
March 25, 2020 @ 12:11 pm
Dear Colleen and family. Alice and I send our heart felt sympathy to you. We wish you all the very best during this difficult time and have you all in our prayers. God bless you. May brighter days soon be ahead.
Bob Anderson
March 25, 2020 @ 1:46 pm
Collen and family, My heart goes out to you and your family on the passing of your husband, father and best friend, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God’s richest blessings always be yours!
Beverly Linson
March 25, 2020 @ 3:55 pm
Colleen and family. Thinking and praying for you and your family.
Paul Knight
March 26, 2020 @ 7:48 am
Prayers be sent your way Collen, to you and all of the family. John was a very “Special” man, and he will be missed. Take Care.
Barbara Alsup
March 26, 2020 @ 8:51 am
Colleen and family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss! I always enjoyed visiting with John. May God grant you peace and comfort during this trying time. Love and prayers to all of you.
Pam Fredrick
March 26, 2020 @ 9:52 am
Colleen and family: so very sorry to hear your loss. He was an awesome person, so kind hearted. Prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Pam and Garry Fredrick
Karen Harbison
March 26, 2020 @ 2:21 pm
Colleen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Harbison
Betty McCoy
March 26, 2020 @ 2:59 pm
It is with heavy hearts we offer our condolences for you families great loss. Rex and I loved JR and will miss him. So very sorry!
Stanely Taylor
March 26, 2020 @ 9:02 pm
Coleen I know your heart is hurting because of your loss but we have conferment in knowing john is in a better place and is not suffering ,y prayers are with you
Stanley taylor
Alan & April Bandy
March 27, 2020 @ 5:27 am
Colleen, Darren, and Kimberly,
Our love and prayers are with you all and we are sooo sorry for your loss. John was such a good man and a good friend. This world will never be the same without him!
The Bandy’s
Daryl Young
March 27, 2020 @ 1:48 pm
JR that’s what we called him all through school. John and I grew up together in Summersville, all twelve years of school. He was my friend, once we left school we only met occasionally but when we did it was like yesterday we spoke. Always thought a lot of John, his dad and his mom. He spent many nights at our house, riding the donkey and playing we myself and my brother’s. John was always there for his friends, he life in stride and hung close to our family. He was always so proud that my youngest sister was born on his birthday and I could always remember his birthday because of his. I hope and pray that his life was full, he deserved the best life could give. Even tho I didn’t see him often I will mourn his loss and miss his presence. May your family feel the presence of the Most High every day moving forward. Remember if we are part of God, and we are and he is with God, and he is, then how far from us can he be? Be blessed
Janice and Jeff Johnson
March 28, 2020 @ 6:18 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs being sent to you, the kids, grandkids and all of the family. May God fill your hearts with peace. Love you!