Luther James (LJ) Justus, age 88 of Dahlonega, GA passed away on October 24, 2018 after a brief illness.
LJ was born in Dahlonega, GA on May 23, 1930 and lived most of his life in Dahlonega. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran of the US Army, a retired truck driver, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dahlonega and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dahlonega. LJ enjoyed fishing with his friends.
LJ was preceded in death by his father Luther Jasper Justus, mother Elsie Jones Justus, brothers LD Justus, Daniel Justus, Edward Justus and Eldo Justus, sisters Ruth Justus and Mary Elizabeth Justus and grandson Derrick Chisolm.
LJ is survived by his wife of 60 years Marie Rouse Justus, daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Wayne Clark, Patty and Danny Berry, son and daughter-in-law, Clark and Jennifer Justus, grandson Jason Barnes, grandson and wife Casey and Heidi Barnes, grandson and wife Patrick and Tabatha Chisolm, great grandsons Carson Rider and Dalton Rider, brother and sister-in-law Johnny and Joan Justus and sister-in-law Maxcine Ricketts.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:30 AM at Bethlehem Baptist Church with interment to follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Lyman Caldwell and Reverend Michael Rodgers will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Dahlonega Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church.