Stanley H. Justis, 63, of Memphis, passed away April 2, 2009 at St. Francis – Park Hospital. He was a retired building materials representative for Wittichen Lime & Cement Company. Mr. Justis was a 1963 graduate of Central High School and a 1968 graduate of Memphis State University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He also served on the board at Elmwood Cemetery and was a deacon at Woodland Presbyterian Church, which remained a central part of his life. He served in the United States Army and was an animal lover whose passion was to rescue needy animals. Mr. Justis is survived by cousins, E. Jeff Justis, Marshall Hutchison, Eugene Bronson, the Govans, and dear friends Julie Greer Johnson, Jim Walton and many others. Visitation will be Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday both at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Memorials may be directed to Woodland Presbyterian Church, the Humane Society and Elmwood Cemetery.



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From his good friend, Jim Walton:

Stan was frugal with his resources, but.. He should have a picture here shirtless. He was always quietly giving the shirt off of his back to anyone in need. He loved animals especially cats and dogs. I have known him to spend big money on reconstructing a cats smashed leg at a orthopod's (vet bone surgeon) If you got a dog but couldn't afford a doghouse at the time, he would show up and build the pup a doghouse. A gentile giant of a man who was my best friend!


Stanley's updating of his biography:
for better or worse; here is last 40 years...
After graduating from Central High; I attended the University of Memphis. I was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. I received my BBA with a major in marketing, specifically sales.
In 1968 I joined the U.S.Army with a primary M.O.S. as an infantryman. After discharge, I was employed with the U.S. Corps of Engineers. I worked on the Mississippi River with an engineering team doing survey work. It was interesting work, but temporary. Being a veteran has some benefits, as the various services have numerous civilian contractors. Flying U 2 aircraft pays well, but can be dangerous.
I was employed by Crump Lime and Cement Co in 1973 selling building materials. I joined Wittichen Lime and Cement in l980, where I am at present. I call on contractors and architects. Recently, I have been involved with several projects in downtown and midtown Memphis.

I enjoy Memphis history, occasionally target shoot, and bird hunt. I still live in midtown Memphis with my immediate family, four cats and two dogs, all previously homeless.

I have long been interested in a former Centralite, Machinegun Kelly. A friend sent me a photo of his grave in Texas. Kelly should have a nicer marker.