He was an employee at CAC of Portage County, where he met the love of his life and future bride, Lisbeth (Betsy) Krulan. A welder by trade, he worked various transportation jobs before settling in at the Ohio Department of Transportation at the Rootstown garage. After retiring in 2001, he spent his free time working around the house, enjoying time with his nieces and nephews, and discovering the delight of grandkids.
Robert was a lover of blues music and nurtured family and friends with his cooking skill, enjoying a reputation for his outstanding ribs, greens, and mac and cheese among other dishes. Always the "go-to-guy" when someone had a problem, Robert was a father figure to many. His "live and let live" philosophy was exemplified in one of his favorite responses, "Whatever floats your boat."
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Herson and Pauline Justice, his brothers, Ike (Ida) Justice, Roy McKinney, Herson Justice, sister-in-law Patricia Justice, and his lifelong friend, Gloria Robinson. He is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, Betsy, his children, Robert, Jr (Jackie), Stevan Jevon, and Tia (Roosevelt), his grandchildren, Zaria and Jasmyn Justice, Leaaron Austin, Trinity, Roosevelt (Tre), Violet, and Dylan Ross, and Alex (Chelsea), Nick (Lindsay), and Benjamin (Sandy) Akey, and great-grandchildren, Mckenzie, Brody, Rylie, Kayla, and Zoey Akey. He is also survived by his brother, Willie Paul (Shirley) Justice, sister-in-law, Sandra (Chick) McKinney, nieces and nephews, Sharon Sumpter, Roy McKinney, Retha Bonner, Trina Taylor, Theresa McKinney, Pauletta McKinney, Jermaine Justice, Tyrone (TJ) Justice, Sherice Justice, Shamika Justice-Ransom, VaLandia Justice, Willie Paul (PJ) Justice Jr, and a whole host of great-nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Friends and family will be received Friday, May 13, 2022, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Inurnment will take place at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
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