BILLY RAY JUSTUS, 68 years of age of Jewell Ridge, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at his home following an extended illness. Born in Richlands, Virginia, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Laurine Payne Justus. Mr. Justus was a member of the Hurley Church of Christ. Mr. Justus worked for 53 years before retiring. He was first employed by General Electric in Chicago, Illinois and was later employed as a school teacher at Jewell Ridge School. Mr. Justus was a Church of Christ preacher from 1970 to 1996.

Mr. Justus is survived by Twin sons: Bradford Anthony Justus, Jewell Ridge, VA, Wesley Alan Justus, Jewell Ridge, VA, 1-Sister: Mildred Bailey, Birchleaf, VA

He was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Justus and by one brother: Roger Justus.

 Funeral Services for BILLY RAY JUSTUS will be conducted Friday, September 14, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evg. Mike Rife officiating. Burial will follow in the Looney Family Cemetery at Roseann, VA.

Friends may call at Grundy Funeral Home Thursday after 6:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Daniel Althoff, Preston Rife, Mildred Bailey, Rhonda Althoff and Evg. Mike Rife.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.