Gary Lee Justice
Funeral for Gary Lee Justice, 61, of Lake Cherokee will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at First Christian Church, Longview, with the Rev. Mike Maxwell and the Rev. David Farmer officiating. Burial will be at Rosewood Park, Longview. Mr. Justice died May 27, 2010, in Rusk County. He was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Lubbock. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at the funeral home. Rader Funeral in charge of arrigraments. A giving person who was constantly looking for ways to help without asking for anything in return is how friends describe Gary Justice.
Justice, 61, died early Thursday morning in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Hwy. 259 in Rusk County, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ricky White said, as Justice made his morning commute to work in Nacogdoches.
In addition to a lengthy history as the branch manager for R&K Distributors Inc. in Nacogdoches, Justice was a member and past chairman of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and will be remembered for the many contributions he made within the community and to Stephen F. Austin State University in particular, friends said.
"Gary Justice was one of those very solid, dependable people," said Paul Smith, who is the current chamber chairman. "He was a strong businessman who cared about, was involved in and gave a lot of his extra time and resources to the community. He did that in Longview, too, so when he came here back in the mid-90s to head up R&K Distributors, he immediately got involved in Nacogdoches in many ways."
SFA Athletic Director Robert Hill became friends with Justice after Justice became involved with the athletic department with both financial and team support, Hill said.
"We just lost a tremendous friend," Hill said. "He and I played golf together, we went on trips together and out of town trips where he'd support the 'Jacks. When he came to town, he immediately wanted to affiliate with the athletic department and has always given, never taken."
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce President Bruce Partain said Justice was a wonderful person who liked to win and spurred others toward their goals as well.
"When Gary was on our board, he gave 110 percent and was very passionate about Nacogdoches and very competitive - he wanted us to be the best we could be, pushed us very hard and never wanted us to settle," Partain said.
In several key situations, Partain described Justice as "the rock" that kept the chamber focused and successful.
"During his year as chamber chair, he asked us to adopt a theme called "An Attitude of Gratitude,'" he said. "Serving others and appreciating God's gifts were his key aims in life and in business."
Although an East Texan, he was a loyal Texas Tech Red Raider, the school that was his college alma mater.
"His support of that school was surpassed only by his enthusiastic backing of the SFA Lumberjacks," Partain said.
Justice was a strong supporter of The Daily Sentinel's former Do Dat Barbecue charity event, as he was for many other worthwhile causes he believed in, said Robbie Goodrich, managing editor of The Daily Sentinel and former Do Dat Barbecue director.
"The Nacogdoches community lost a very good friend in Gary Justice," she said. "He recognized the importance of R&K being a good corporate citizen and community partner, and he was always eager to help make events like Do Dat successful. He cared for this community and did his part in many quiet ways to make it better, whether it was sponsoring an event or cheering on the Lumberjacks - and for that we will always be grateful. Our hearts go out to his family."
Hill describes his friend as giving, loyal, even-tempered and always interested in what people were doing.
"He was just a super friend," Hill said. "There are just people like Gary who come along only every once in a while."
At R&K, Justice's death has left a hole in the hearts of many, Sales Manager Scott Goodrich said.
"All of the employees at R&K are still in shock," he said. "Most of us, including me, saw and had conversations with him yesterday (Wednesday). His door was always open for business, community or personal issues. We not only lost a terrific boss but a good friend, and for many of us a true mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family."
ral Home, Longview.
Funeral for Gary Lee Justice, 61, of Lake Cherokee will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at First Christian Church, Longview, with the Rev. Mike Maxwell and the Rev. David Farmer officiating. Burial will be at Rosewood Park, Longview. Mr. Justice died May 27, 2010, in Rusk County. He was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Lubbock. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at the funeral home. Rader Funeral in charge of arrigraments. A giving person who was constantly looking for ways to help without asking for anything in return is how friends describe Gary Justice.
Justice, 61, died early Thursday morning in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Hwy. 259 in Rusk County, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ricky White said, as Justice made his morning commute to work in Nacogdoches.
In addition to a lengthy history as the branch manager for R&K Distributors Inc. in Nacogdoches, Justice was a member and past chairman of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and will be remembered for the many contributions he made within the community and to Stephen F. Austin State University in particular, friends said.
"Gary Justice was one of those very solid, dependable people," said Paul Smith, who is the current chamber chairman. "He was a strong businessman who cared about, was involved in and gave a lot of his extra time and resources to the community. He did that in Longview, too, so when he came here back in the mid-90s to head up R&K Distributors, he immediately got involved in Nacogdoches in many ways."
SFA Athletic Director Robert Hill became friends with Justice after Justice became involved with the athletic department with both financial and team support, Hill said.
"We just lost a tremendous friend," Hill said. "He and I played golf together, we went on trips together and out of town trips where he'd support the 'Jacks. When he came to town, he immediately wanted to affiliate with the athletic department and has always given, never taken."
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce President Bruce Partain said Justice was a wonderful person who liked to win and spurred others toward their goals as well.
"When Gary was on our board, he gave 110 percent and was very passionate about Nacogdoches and very competitive - he wanted us to be the best we could be, pushed us very hard and never wanted us to settle," Partain said.
In several key situations, Partain described Justice as "the rock" that kept the chamber focused and successful.
"During his year as chamber chair, he asked us to adopt a theme called "An Attitude of Gratitude,'" he said. "Serving others and appreciating God's gifts were his key aims in life and in business."
Although an East Texan, he was a loyal Texas Tech Red Raider, the school that was his college alma mater.
"His support of that school was surpassed only by his enthusiastic backing of the SFA Lumberjacks," Partain said.
Justice was a strong supporter of The Daily Sentinel's former Do Dat Barbecue charity event, as he was for many other worthwhile causes he believed in, said Robbie Goodrich, managing editor of The Daily Sentinel and former Do Dat Barbecue director.
"The Nacogdoches community lost a very good friend in Gary Justice," she said. "He recognized the importance of R&K being a good corporate citizen and community partner, and he was always eager to help make events like Do Dat successful. He cared for this community and did his part in many quiet ways to make it better, whether it was sponsoring an event or cheering on the Lumberjacks - and for that we will always be grateful. Our hearts go out to his family."
Hill describes his friend as giving, loyal, even-tempered and always interested in what people were doing.
"He was just a super friend," Hill said. "There are just people like Gary who come along only every once in a while."
At R&K, Justice's death has left a hole in the hearts of many, Sales Manager Scott Goodrich said.
"All of the employees at R&K are still in shock," he said. "Most of us, including me, saw and had conversations with him yesterday (Wednesday). His door was always open for business, community or personal issues. We not only lost a terrific boss but a good friend, and for many of us a true mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family."
ral Home, Longview.
Gary Lee Justice
Funeral for Gary Lee Justice, 61, of Lake Cherokee will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at First Christian Church, Longview, with the Rev. Mike Maxwell and the Rev. David Farmer officiating. Burial will be at Rosewood Park, Longview. Mr. Justice died May 27, 2010, in Rusk County. He was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Lubbock. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at the funeral home. Rader Funeral in charge of arrigraments. A giving person who was constantly looking for ways to help without asking for anything in return is how friends describe Gary Justice.
Justice, 61, died early Thursday morning in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Hwy. 259 in Rusk County, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ricky White said, as Justice made his morning commute to work in Nacogdoches.
In addition to a lengthy history as the branch manager for R&K Distributors Inc. in Nacogdoches, Justice was a member and past chairman of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and will be remembered for the many contributions he made within the community and to Stephen F. Austin State University in particular, friends said.
"Gary Justice was one of those very solid, dependable people," said Paul Smith, who is the current chamber chairman. "He was a strong businessman who cared about, was involved in and gave a lot of his extra time and resources to the community. He did that in Longview, too, so when he came here back in the mid-90s to head up R&K Distributors, he immediately got involved in Nacogdoches in many ways."
SFA Athletic Director Robert Hill became friends with Justice after Justice became involved with the athletic department with both financial and team support, Hill said.
"We just lost a tremendous friend," Hill said. "He and I played golf together, we went on trips together and out of town trips where he'd support the 'Jacks. When he came to town, he immediately wanted to affiliate with the athletic department and has always given, never taken."
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce President Bruce Partain said Justice was a wonderful person who liked to win and spurred others toward their goals as well.
"When Gary was on our board, he gave 110 percent and was very passionate about Nacogdoches and very competitive - he wanted us to be the best we could be, pushed us very hard and never wanted us to settle," Partain said.
In several key situations, Partain described Justice as "the rock" that kept the chamber focused and successful.
"During his year as chamber chair, he asked us to adopt a theme called "An Attitude of Gratitude,'" he said. "Serving others and appreciating God's gifts were his key aims in life and in business."
Although an East Texan, he was a loyal Texas Tech Red Raider, the school that was his college alma mater.
"His support of that school was surpassed only by his enthusiastic backing of the SFA Lumberjacks," Partain said.
Justice was a strong supporter of The Daily Sentinel's former Do Dat Barbecue charity event, as he was for many other worthwhile causes he believed in, said Robbie Goodrich, managing editor of The Daily Sentinel and former Do Dat Barbecue director.
"The Nacogdoches community lost a very good friend in Gary Justice," she said. "He recognized the importance of R&K being a good corporate citizen and community partner, and he was always eager to help make events like Do Dat successful. He cared for this community and did his part in many quiet ways to make it better, whether it was sponsoring an event or cheering on the Lumberjacks - and for that we will always be grateful. Our hearts go out to his family."
Hill describes his friend as giving, loyal, even-tempered and always interested in what people were doing.
"He was just a super friend," Hill said. "There are just people like Gary who come along only every once in a while."
At R&K, Justice's death has left a hole in the hearts of many, Sales Manager Scott Goodrich said.
"All of the employees at R&K are still in shock," he said. "Most of us, including me, saw and had conversations with him yesterday (Wednesday). His door was always open for business, community or personal issues. We not only lost a terrific boss but a good friend, and for many of us a true mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family."
ral Home, Longview.
Funeral for Gary Lee Justice, 61, of Lake Cherokee will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at First Christian Church, Longview, with the Rev. Mike Maxwell and the Rev. David Farmer officiating. Burial will be at Rosewood Park, Longview. Mr. Justice died May 27, 2010, in Rusk County. He was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Lubbock. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at the funeral home. Rader Funeral in charge of arrigraments. A giving person who was constantly looking for ways to help without asking for anything in return is how friends describe Gary Justice.
Justice, 61, died early Thursday morning in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Hwy. 259 in Rusk County, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ricky White said, as Justice made his morning commute to work in Nacogdoches.
In addition to a lengthy history as the branch manager for R&K Distributors Inc. in Nacogdoches, Justice was a member and past chairman of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and will be remembered for the many contributions he made within the community and to Stephen F. Austin State University in particular, friends said.
"Gary Justice was one of those very solid, dependable people," said Paul Smith, who is the current chamber chairman. "He was a strong businessman who cared about, was involved in and gave a lot of his extra time and resources to the community. He did that in Longview, too, so when he came here back in the mid-90s to head up R&K Distributors, he immediately got involved in Nacogdoches in many ways."
SFA Athletic Director Robert Hill became friends with Justice after Justice became involved with the athletic department with both financial and team support, Hill said.
"We just lost a tremendous friend," Hill said. "He and I played golf together, we went on trips together and out of town trips where he'd support the 'Jacks. When he came to town, he immediately wanted to affiliate with the athletic department and has always given, never taken."
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce President Bruce Partain said Justice was a wonderful person who liked to win and spurred others toward their goals as well.
"When Gary was on our board, he gave 110 percent and was very passionate about Nacogdoches and very competitive - he wanted us to be the best we could be, pushed us very hard and never wanted us to settle," Partain said.
In several key situations, Partain described Justice as "the rock" that kept the chamber focused and successful.
"During his year as chamber chair, he asked us to adopt a theme called "An Attitude of Gratitude,'" he said. "Serving others and appreciating God's gifts were his key aims in life and in business."
Although an East Texan, he was a loyal Texas Tech Red Raider, the school that was his college alma mater.
"His support of that school was surpassed only by his enthusiastic backing of the SFA Lumberjacks," Partain said.
Justice was a strong supporter of The Daily Sentinel's former Do Dat Barbecue charity event, as he was for many other worthwhile causes he believed in, said Robbie Goodrich, managing editor of The Daily Sentinel and former Do Dat Barbecue director.
"The Nacogdoches community lost a very good friend in Gary Justice," she said. "He recognized the importance of R&K being a good corporate citizen and community partner, and he was always eager to help make events like Do Dat successful. He cared for this community and did his part in many quiet ways to make it better, whether it was sponsoring an event or cheering on the Lumberjacks - and for that we will always be grateful. Our hearts go out to his family."
Hill describes his friend as giving, loyal, even-tempered and always interested in what people were doing.
"He was just a super friend," Hill said. "There are just people like Gary who come along only every once in a while."
At R&K, Justice's death has left a hole in the hearts of many, Sales Manager Scott Goodrich said.
"All of the employees at R&K are still in shock," he said. "Most of us, including me, saw and had conversations with him yesterday (Wednesday). His door was always open for business, community or personal issues. We not only lost a terrific boss but a good friend, and for many of us a true mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family."
ral Home, Longview.
