Marvin Bailey Justice

REHOBOTH BEACH- Marvin B. Justice, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Salisbury, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born December 31, 1937 in Horntown, Virginia, a son of the late Spencer D. and Elizabeth Bailey Justice. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by brothers, Harvey, Milton, Otho and Roland Justice; and a sister, Lois Faircloth. Marvin’s true loves were his family and his church. He was a long time active member of the First Baptist Church of Delmar where he served several terms as a deacon. Since moving to Rehoboth Beach about 6 years ago, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lewes. He loved both of his church families and enjoyed doing what he could at both churches. For 50 years he studied Prophecy and loved to talk to family and friends and even lead seminars on the Prophecies. He enjoyed his work at Dresser Industries, from where he retired after a 36 year career as an electronics technician. He was a trusted and loyal employee who took a lot of pride in everything he did. Marvin cherished times spent with his wife, children and grandchildren and set the perfect example of being a good, Christian husband, father and grandfather. He loved to read, was an avid New York Yankees fan, loved the beach, especially trips to the beach with his grandchildren. He also loved taking walks with his wife to feed the ducks and keeping up with current events, especially politics. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Rose Johnson “Billie” Justice; a son, Marvin “Jay” Justice and wife, Melissa of Berlin; a daughter, Trish J. Devine and husband. Pat of LaPlata, Maryland; grandchildren, Evan and Ethan Justice and Patrick, James, Sarah and John Devine; and a brother, Spencer H. Justice and wife, Dorothy of Oak Hall, Virginia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a beloved dog named “Bailey.”. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Delmar, where a visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Reverends Barry Devine and David Munro will officiate. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church of Delmar, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940, or the First Baptist Church of Lewes, Building Fund, 1001 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 or the American Kidney Foundation, 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Baltimore, MD 21204. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Marvin Bailey Justice

December 31, 1937 - November 13, 2016