Fred Justice

Michael McGee · From: Everton, Missouri, USA

Brenda has asked me to let this great group of people know. It is with great sadness, tears, broken hearts, and love for this community that we let you know that our friend, player, forum member, and steel builder Fred Justice passed away last night at approximately 930pm Arizona time due to complications from heart issues. If you are so inclined, please offer condolences, love, and support, and pray for Brenda and Fred's family during this difficult time. Those of you who proudly own those Justice guitars that he lovingly created can dedicate a song to him today.

He will be missed. We became acquainted many years ago, became close friends, and since then we have stayed in contact once or twice a week by phone all these years. I talked to him yesterday and could tell he was suffering. He and I always expressed our relationship with Jesus Christ, so I know beyond all doubt that the suffering is over and the celebration of eternity has begun! See you in a little while, dear friend.

Chuck S. Lettes · From: Denver, Colorado

So sorry to see this. Fred loved everything steel guitar and was a friend to the steel guitar community. I will miss him.
Chuck

Earnest Bovine · From: Los Angeles CA USA

Oh, no. I'm very sad to hear this. I always looked forward to seeing Fred at the Phoenix shows. He grew up very close to me in northern Indiana, and I was amused to learn that he was one of the guys who used to drive their jalopies back and forth through the Park-N-Eat down on the levee in West Lafayette.

Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

Jerry Van Hoose · From: Wears Valley, Tennessee

Brenda, I’m so sorry to hear the news regarding Fred’s passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Junior Knight · From: Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...

This is so so sad! Another great steel player and friend has
left us. Go rest high on that mountain Fred, you’ve earned it..
Proud to call you friend for a lot of years!
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Lee Baucum · From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

Indeed, such sad news. Condolences to the family and friends.

RIP Fred.

~Lee

Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

That's a shame, he was a great guy. Sad

Erv

Derek Puckett · From: Cookeville Tn

I just found out from a mutual friend this hurts Fred and I Skyped regularly along with several other guys. His personality always made us laugh. He will be greatly missed I just got of the phone with Gary Rittenberry and let him know they where really closes friends. I pray god gives his family comfort and healing is who knew Fred know he was ready and knew where he was going.

Jason King · From: Missouri, USA

He will be missed by my family. Fred was a huge supporter of Jacob and they became such good friends. He was a one of kind for sure. Like you said Mike, he made it very clear how he felt about his faith and I take comfort in that.

Lynn Stafford · From: Ridgefield, WA USA

Gosh, such very sad news about Fred Justice. What a great and thoughtful person he was. A great friend to me and so many others. My wife, Kathy and I always looked forward to seeing him at the Mesa and Dallas shows. Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to his wife, Brenda and the rest of Fred's family and friends.
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K Maul · From: Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL

Sad news! I am a proud owner of one of his instruments. He designed and built a high quality product. RIP Fred.
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Charlie Hansen · From: Halifax, NS Canada and Various Southern Towns.

Very sad. RIP.
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b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

I am so sorry to hear this. Fred was a wonderful craftsman and player, and a fine human being. We'll miss him around here. Condolences to his family.
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Michael Breid · From: Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA

So sorry to hear about my friend Fred Justice passing. I remember getting to play with him at one of the Branson steel guitar shows. What a nice fellow. He will be missed. Condolences to Fred's family and friends.

David Hartley · Posted 9 Sep 2022 12:33 pm **Oh no….**

So sorry to hear this.
RIP Fred.

Danny Sneed · From: Morristown,Az.U.S.A.

Fred is a great friend and more like a brother.
I'm going to miss him calling every day.
I met Fred in 1974 and been friends ever since.
Keep his wife Brenda and family in your prayers.
Love you Fred.
Your brother Danny.
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Ron Pruter · From: Arizona, USA

I'll miss ol' Fred. Quite a character. Being a Christian, I'm happy for him and sad for us, but know I'll see him again. I'm thankful we have Ron Anderson still making his great steels. RP
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john buffington · From: Owasso OK - USA

Prayers for Fred's families. We're losing too many of the good one's too soon.

Boo Bernstein · From: Los Angeles, CA

I’m SO sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences go out to Fred’s family! Vaya con Dios, Fred!

Larry Dering · From: Missouri, USA

My deepest sympathy for Brenda and the Justice family. I own one of Freds awesome creations and it's my favorite. I have known Fred for many years and his faith will carry him home. God bless you Fred and Brenda and your many friends.

Jim Cooley · From: The 'Ville, Texas, USA

Very sad news; condolences to Fred's family. Rest well, Fred.

Jack Musgrave · From: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Prayers for the family. Fred was always a joy to visit with at the steel shows. A very talented and unique man for sure.

Benjamin Davidson · Posted 9 Sep 2022 1:27 pm

I wouldn't be the player I am today if it wasn't for Fred.

Condolences to his family, honor to his memory.

Make a joyful noise old friend, we'll do the same until we meet again.
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Michael Sawyer · From: North Carolina, USA

I talked to him on the phone one time ,very nice to me .
I hope he went quick with no suffering.
My condolences to his family.

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