Ronald Edward Justice

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ronald Edward Justice, age 64, of Newark, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark.

Ronald was born June 10, 1958 in Newark, Ohio to the late Burnace and Joanne (Gheen) Justice. He passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Ron was formerly employed as a forklift operator. An outdoorman, he enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, and farming. A big part of his life was his grandchildren and he enjoyed taking care of them.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Ann (Farson) Justice; two children, LaTina (Paul) White and John Justice, all of Newark; three grandchildren, Ronald (Alysha) Justice, Kolton Klein (fiancée Michayla Hodge), and Camron Eppley; a great-granddaughter, Aubrianna Justice; and brothers and sisters, Jimmy (Tara) Justice, Rosemary Kurtz, David Justice, and Thelma Justice; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Justice; and a sister, June Fay Justice.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Ron and his family.