James Carroll Justice, of Rutledge, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the age of 81. Mr. Justice had a heart for God and attended First Baptist Church of Social Circle. As a man that loved the Lord, he was not afraid of witnessing and sharing his faith with others and praying for them. Additionally, Mr. Justice was an ordained minister and married a lot of couples throughout the years. He enjoyed work and considered it his hobby. Mr. Justice began employment with Xerox Corporation in January of 1965 and remained with them for 35 years. Following that retirement, he enjoyed many years of work for ProComm Telecommunications. He was proud to be employed by Essential Facility Services and he worked up until his death. Mr. Justice cared for others and helped people find work when they needed it. He worked hard and made friends everywhere. Mr. Justice was a farm boy at heart, and never strayed away from that. He maintained a vegetable garden and was even a beekeeper for a few years. Mr. Justice loved to listen to music, especially gospel music. He also liked to sing, even when the music was not playing. Mr. Justice spent time watching and reading westerns and enjoyed seeing Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Falcons play football. He was a body builder in his youth and kept his strength as he got older. Mr. Justice was a true patriot and was passionate about America. He was a man of true humility, kind gentleman, and smiled a lot. Mr. Justice loved his wife's cornbread and biscuits. He cherished his family dearly, especially his grandkids and great grandkids. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Jean Justice; parents, Grady and Christine Justice; and brothers, Manson Justice, Alden Justice.
Survivors include his sons, Kenneth Justice (Teri), Mark Justice (Melinda); daughter, Selena Justice; grandchildren, Garrett Justice, Megan Justice, Aaron Liggett, Joshua Liggett, Hunter Lawson, Matthew Lawson (Kayla); great-grandchildren, Mason Lawson, Noah Lawson, Autumn Lawson; sister, Ruth Martin; and brothers, Ray Justice (Judith), William Justice.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Justice will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021, 1:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Rev. Mike Hardy officiating and interment following in Sherwood Memorial Park Garden of Christ Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Boulevard, in Jonesboro. Friends are invited to visit with the family two hours prior to his service from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Flowers are accepted, or contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Social Circle food pantry, accessible through the QR code provided.
Governor Brian Kemp's latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services.
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