Fred Justice

Marlin Gengenbach · Post by **Marlin Gengenbach** » 9 Sep 2022 1:57 pm

Aside from the fact Fred was one of the greatest steel guitar talents ever he was a genuine wonderful person and a man who lived his faith. Always enjoyed our visits with Fred and Brenda in Mesa, and at the shows. He will be sorely missed.
Love 'ya buddy!
Marlin

Chris Robbins · Post by **Chris Robbins** » 9 Sep 2022 1:57 pm

My heart is broken to lose such a dear friend ,Fred called or Skyped almost every day and I knew his health had failed ,but Im being selfish because I know the love he had for his lord a savior and he was looking forward to the day he would meet him but im still sad for losing such a dear friend.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 9 Sep 2022 2:06 pm

Sorry to hear this sad news! Fred Justice was a Great Guy, builder, player and loved The Steel Guitar! He was like family to so many of us. He built custom cases for my 14 stringer Steel, when I couldn't find anyone else to build what I wanted. Prayers for his Family and many Friends! RIP Fred Justice we love You!

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 9 Sep 2022 2:18 pm

I am sorry to hear of Freds passing. I have heard nothing but good about him as an individual and as a builder. His family will be in our prayers.

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 9 Sep 2022 3:13 pm

RIP buddy. And thank you for all of the help along the way.

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 9 Sep 2022 3:35 pm

Fred was an icon in the steel guitar community, that we all looked to. He will be truly missed.
Tommy

billy tam · Post by **billy tam** » 9 Sep 2022 3:39 pm

My condolences to the family. I met Fred in 2007 in St Louis and shortly bought a rack case and some speaker cabs. Very nice, personable guy, talented (Great sets there). A true steel guitar ambassador. He will be missed.
Billy

Bob Muller · Post by **Bob Muller** » 9 Sep 2022 4:01 pm

So sorry to hear this, Fred was one of the best.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 9 Sep 2022 4:09 pm

RIP Fred. My condolences to his friends and family.

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 9 Sep 2022 4:16 pm

So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I knew the last time we talked to him he was not doing good. Our thought and prayers go out to Brenda and his Family. He will be missed.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 9 Sep 2022 4:47 pm

I am so sorry to hear this. I met Fred when I first came out for the SWSGA show. We became friends and I always enjoyed spending time with him. A great player, builder, and even better person. RIP my friend and I extend my sympathy to Brenda and other family members.

Don Ricketson · Post by **Don Ricketson** » 9 Sep 2022 4:51 pm

So sorry to hear this. I own a Justice Prolite a fine guitar.
RIP Fred you will be missed.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 9 Sep 2022 4:57 pm

Fred, was a good man and a monster steel player. I used to take steel lessons from him when he was living in Globe…boy Fred made me sweat. Rest well, ol friend.

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 9 Sep 2022 5:24 pm

Sad news prayers to family RIP Fred

Pw

gary pierce · Post by **gary pierce** » 9 Sep 2022 5:29 pm

Prayers for his family, he was a good man.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 9 Sep 2022 5:46 pm

I have known Fred over 20 years and from the first Phoenix Steel Guitar Show on we have been friends. He introduced me to steel guitar players. From the time I bought steelseats and he had started his pedal steel guitar company we road up and down the road together a lot. Ten years ago or so we start riding to Baxter Springs and to Branson shows in addition to the Dallas Show. Too many experience to list on here.

I watched him change his life.

R I P my friend I will see you again one day.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 9 Sep 2022 6:45 pm

that is a very sad news , and big loss for steel guitar community… my condolences to the family … RIP my friend …

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 9 Sep 2022 7:05 pm

It’s a strange and sad feeling when you loose a fellow steel player. It leaves a hole in the heart.

When Fred played he had a Jerry Byrd touch/vibrato. Always a nice guy and wasn’t afraid to proclaim his Christ.

This one is for Fred and played on a JUSTICE.

https://clyp.it/2fdkjfy2

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 9 Sep 2022 7:16 pm

So very sorry to hear the Fred has passed. He made this world a better place. RIP, Fred.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 9 Sep 2022 8:23 pm

Met Fred at Bill's Racket Jam a few years ago, he was a nice guy who built a fine Steel Guitar. WE will miss him.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 9 Sep 2022 8:54 pm

Oh no, so sorry to hear this. Fred was a great guy, great player and a friend. My thoughts out to his family for this great loss.

Neil Degraw · Post by **Neil Degraw** » 9 Sep 2022 10:03 pm

I am deeply shocked but not surprised. Fred has for some time had to battle health issue and is now in a place where there is no pain or suffering.
I first met Fred in St Lois steel show in 2007 where he was a rep for MSA. He was partly responsible for me ordering my SD10 Legend and before I received it in April 2008 in Mesa he announced to me that he would be building his own Justice steels which immediately became very popular.
Fred loved people, music and food and above all, loved God and not shy to share his faith with all he came in contact with. I was blessed to call Fred and Brenda close friends and be able to have many great times together. Myself and Marilyn’s prayers go out to Brenda and family.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 9 Sep 2022 10:59 pm

So sorry to hear about Fred. I always enjoyed hearing him play "And Justice For All".
It was exactly what a steel guitar well played should sound like.
Condolences to his family & all who knew him.
Vaya con Dios, Fred.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 10 Sep 2022 2:03 am

I'm sorry to hear about Fred passing away. I talked to him a few times at the St. Louis Steel convention and he was always really friendly. He had a deep love for the steel guitar and will be dearly missed by the steel guitar community and everyone who was lucky enough to cross paths with him. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 10 Sep 2022 4:44 am

Sad to read of this.
RIP Fred. My condolences to his friends and family.

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