James Russell Justice, 71, Lagro, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

He was born April 22, 1952. On April 20, 1973, he married Debra Blevins, who survives.

He also is survived by his daughters, Misty (Lance) Frank, Wabash, and Stephanie (Chris Waggoner) Wagner, Wabash; brother, Robert Justice, Fort Wayne; sisters, Mary (Jim) Frasure, North Manchester, Peggy Orr, Wabash, Betty Jo (Ken) McKillip, Wabash, and Sarah Polly Cantrell, Wabash; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling arrangements.