Fred Justice

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 9 Sep 2022 6:21 am

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 · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 9 Sep 2022 6:38 am

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 · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 9 Sep 2022 7:26 am

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 · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 9 Sep 2022 7:29 am

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 9 Sep 2022 8:59 am

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 · Post by **Junior Knight** » 9 Sep 2022 9:45 am

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!

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 9 Sep 2022 9:49 am

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

RIP Fred.

~Lee

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 Sep 2022 10:05 am

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

Erv

Derek Puckett · Post by **Derek Puckett** » 9 Sep 2022 10:28 am

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 · Post by **Jason King** » 9 Sep 2022 10:33 am

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 · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 9 Sep 2022 11:04 am

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.

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 9 Sep 2022 11:13 am

Sad news! I am a proud owner of one of his instruments. He designed and built a high quality product. RIP Fred.

Charlie Hansen · Post by **Charlie Hansen** » 9 Sep 2022 11:45 am

Very sad. RIP.

admin · Post by **b0b** » 9 Sep 2022 12:26 pm

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.

Michael Breid · Post by **Michael Breid** » 9 Sep 2022 12:31 pm

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 · Post by **David Hartley** » 9 Sep 2022 12:33 pm

So sorry to hear this.
RIP Fred.

Danny Sneed · Post by **Danny Sneed** » 9 Sep 2022 12:45 pm

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 · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 9 Sep 2022 12:46 pm

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

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 9 Sep 2022 12:51 pm

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

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 9 Sep 2022 1:00 pm

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

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 9 Sep 2022 1:03 pm

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 · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 9 Sep 2022 1:05 pm

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

Jack Musgrave · Post by **Jack Musgrave** » 9 Sep 2022 1:26 pm

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 · Post by **Benjamin Davidson** » 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.

Michael Sawyer · Post by **Michael Sawyer** » 9 Sep 2022 1:32 pm

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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