Fred Justice

Cody Johnson · Post by **Cody Johnson** » 11 Sep 2022 5:55 pm

Hated to hear this. RIP Fred! Prayers for the family.

Dan Sliter · Post by **Dan Sliter** » 11 Sep 2022 8:34 pm

RIP my friend. I will miss you dearly.

Joe Rogers · Post by **Joe Rogers** » 11 Sep 2022 10:04 pm

The first time I met Fred was in the MSA room in Dallas where he was jamming. From that first moment, there was not a single conversation between us that didn't contain a healthy dose of laughter. I always looked forward to running into him at all the shows. Gonna miss that. My condolences to his family.

Joe Rogers

Roy Carroll · Post by **Roy Carroll** » 12 Sep 2022 5:17 am

Very sorry to hear this. I went to Fred's place to see the Justice guitars. He welcomed me in with open arms like family. Very, Very nice person and a Christian. He is in the arms of God now. Bless him.

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 12 Sep 2022 5:55 am

Fred was one of those guys who always seemed to have a positive outlook, someone who always put a smile on my face whenever I visited with him. His sense of humor could make you shake your head sometimes, but I think Fred just enjoyed giving us all a good chuckle. He was one of the good ones and will certainly be missed.

Dwayne Neufeld · Post by **Dwayne Neufeld** » 12 Sep 2022 11:57 am

I want to send my condolences to Fred's family. I was Blessed to have known Fred,and even more Blessed to have him make the Best pedal steel I own. I know he's in Glory, we have lost a fine man, but Heaven has gained a gifted steel player. Fred will be missed and he doesn't have to suffer any more. Blessings and Sympathies to Brenda and the family.

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 13 Sep 2022 6:11 am

Very sad news, I met him about 5 years ago at his home/shop in Phoenix.
He was very nice and answered many questions. Very open and sharing person.
I see he is missed by many and thats not a surprise.

Condolences to Fred's family and friends.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 13 Sep 2022 8:06 am

Thanks to Fred's faith in The Lord Jesus, he is now with Him in a better place in heaven. I'm thankful and happy for that. Nonetheless, we still miss him here. He was a great guy.

My sincere thoughts and prayers go up for all his family and friends.

Chris "Tiny" Olson

Howard Steinberg · Post by **Howard Steinberg** » 13 Sep 2022 12:35 pm

Such awful news. Prayers and condolences to Brenda and the Justice family. Fred was a wonderful friend who was always there for me. He was very proud of his creations.

Lee Gillespie · Post by **Lee Gillespie** » 13 Sep 2022 4:33 pm

I just read about Fred....I purchased a Justice S10 5X4 couple of years ago... Called Fred and we had some long talks on Skype. Always enjoyed our talks. Great gentleman.
May he rest in peace. Lee

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 13 Sep 2022 4:48 pm

Oh man, this is some terrible news!!!

Fred was such a great guy…talented picker, fine craftsman and genuinely nice person.

Bill Hoskins · Post by **Bill Hoskins** » 13 Sep 2022 9:01 pm

Services will be held for Fred Justice at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7900 East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85207, on September 15th, 2022, viewing at 9:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Gravesite services for the family will follow.

Bill Sutton · Post by **Bill Sutton** » 14 Sep 2022 6:32 am

To the Family of My dear friend Fred Justice. I am so sorry for your loss. My Deepest and most Sincere Condolences. I pray that God brings you Comfort and Ease of your pain. May God Bless each of you.

My Love and prayers
Are with you.
Bill Sutton.

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 14 Sep 2022 10:31 am

RIP Fred!

J. S. Smith · Post by **J. S. Smith** » 14 Sep 2022 7:09 pm

My deepest condolences to the family of Fred. I bought on The SG Forum a The Judge he built. I shipped it to him to add some changes. It was a delight getting to know him a little. Fred was a classic. And there is something about the guitar he made that always reminds me of an American muscle car.
J.S.Smith

Steve Pawlak · Post by **Steve Pawlak** » 15 Sep 2022 7:41 am

Very sad. I was fortunate to purchase one of Fred's guitars and take lessons from him for a year or so.
What a great guy. He often asked me to come to church with him and I'm certain he is now with his Lord and Savior
My condolences to the family

Steve

Robert Youngquist · Post by **Robert Youngquist** » 17 Sep 2022 7:48 pm

So sorry to hear the news of Fred passing. Last time I talked to him I remember him telling me he was so ready to
meet Jesus. I know he is not suffering any longer.

Bill L. Wilson · Post by **Bill L. Wilson** » 17 Sep 2022 10:10 pm

I always would hangout with Fred in Dallas, Phoenix, and Baxter. Good natured, funny, and a fantastic steel player. I never could play his setup on his personal steel. That he could get a tune out of that thing was a miracle to me. But if you ever heard him play you knew he was Top Notch.

Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 18 Sep 2022 12:30 pm

Fred along with Herby Wallace was early supporters of Hilton volume pedals. I will always be indebted to Fred for supporting my products.
Fred came to my house many times. Fred was always a straight forward honest guy who had a wonderful sense of humor. Fred liked telling jokes. Something Fred said to me will always stick with me. Out of the blue Fred said this to me: "Keith, you don't realize how famous you are."
At the time I did not feel famous and still don't feel famous. But Fred's comment has stuck with me over the years.
At a steel guitar show in Branson, Missouri Fred asked me to play one of his guitars. I really did not want to, but agreed. I have around 16 YouTube videos of me playing steel shows. Looking at all of those steel show videos, I think that Justice guitar I played on the Branson Show sound the best of all of them. Wish I had that guitar. If you have that guitar I would like to buy it.
Fred is one of many of my friends that have passed in recent years. There is a special sadness remembering each of these people and their contribution to this world. Fred---you are missed----and you are loved---your buddy Keith Hilton

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 18 Sep 2022 4:57 pm

Although I had already posted my condolences, I happened to find this picture of Fred.

Frank De Vincenzo · Post by **Frank De Vincenzo** » 20 Sep 2022 10:36 pm

Dear Miss Brenda, it goes without saying how much this pains me to hear. My deepest condolences to you. I’m so sorry.

My friend Fred, always with a great story, always walking with his God, you will be missed by me, always.

Teach the angels those “big chords” up in heaven now Fred. Godspeed to you, dear Fred. Rest easy now.

Frank DeVincenzo and family

Ford Cole · Post by **Ford Cole** » 21 Sep 2022 10:59 am

I had the pleasure of meeting Fred at Bobby Rains house in Abilene TX. He was very friendly and outgoing. I'm so glad to know Fred had a forever relationship with our Lord Jesus. It sure showed through as he meet people. May he rest in eternal peace! fc

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 21 Sep 2022 4:16 pm

Comfort and peace to his family and friends.

David Gertschen · Post by **David Gertschen** » 21 Sep 2022 7:50 pm

So sorry to see this. Fred offered invaluable help and advice to me when I started my pedal steel journey. He was always so generous and upbeat, and just a fun guy to be around. My condolences to his family. Fred is resting high on that mountain now.

Jon Zimmerman · Post by **Jon Zimmerman** » 25 Sep 2022 2:39 pm

Oh my. Another great loss. But you can be sure if Heaven hosts a vast Steel workshop, you’ll find Fred among guys like Leo, Paul, Shot, Maurice, Leonard, Joe, Bud, ..among the many, ..even Buddy, all ready with tech and service expertise, and a joke or two, as the threshold, like a parted curtain..is passed.
Prayers from us all, left behind.

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