John Justice Jr.

John Ethridge Justice Jr., age 67, passed away October 30, 2018 in Circleville, Ohio.  He was born December 6, 1950 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base to parents John E. Justice Sr. and Mary M. (Rittinger) Justice.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jeffrey and son-in-law, Timothy Bancroft.  He retired from the US Navy after serving 23 years in active duty and then retired again after many years as an over the road truck driver.  He was a life time member of VFW Post 3331 and AmVets Post 2256.  He is survived by his son, John E. Justice III of Lancaster, daughter, Faith Bancroft of Stoutsville, half-sister, Barbara (Ralph) Hart of Circleville, granddaughters Brittany, Heidi and Alyssa Justice, grandson, Timothy Bancroft Jr. and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank the staff at Berger Hospital ICU and Pickaway Manor for their kindness and care during John’s brief illness.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Garden Veteran’s section with military honors by the honor guard from AmVets Post 2256.  Wellman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.   Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.