Ralph Justice

Mr. Clarence Ralph Justice, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home in Preston, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 2nd at Ebenezer Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Allen Eaves officiating. Everyone is asked to stay in their vehicles and tune into the radio station 87.9 for the service. Interment will be at Hailey-Richey Cemetery. The family asks to please wear your mask and social distance at the cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ralph was born on September 3, 1931, to Lonzo Justice and Zelma (Tanksley) Justice. He grew up in Noxapater, Mississippi. He was married to the love of his life, Alice Marie (Goodin) Justice, for 60 years. He retired from Monarch Rubber Company in Hartville, Ohio where he was a mill room and tow motor operator for 38 years. After retirement they moved back to Mississippi and spent their days hunting and fishing. They were very active in their church where he loved to sing and play his guitar. He is preceded in death by his wife, “Marie.” He is survived by a sister, Opal (Ronnie) Nichols; a brother-in-law, Richard (Sandra) Goodin, sisters-in-law, Gloria Mori and Mildred Goodin; his girls, Megan (B.B.) Edwards, Kelsie (Corey) Vernon, Madison (Gabe) Roark; his “bonus girl”, Katilin (Kaleb) Rigdon; great great nieces and nephew Kallie Edwards, Sophie Vernon, and Knox Vernon; and a number of nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be B.B Edwards, Corey Vernon, Gabe Roark, Kaleb Rigdon, Burton Rosamond, Garrett Boykin, Carl Mori, and Samuel Goodin. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Clark, Mickey Tanksley, Richard Goodin, and Bill Boykin. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Pentecostal Church. To sign the guestbook, please visit www.porterfuneralhome.net.