Justin Zeek Finley

Justin Zeek Finley was born on April 14, 1994, at St Joseph Hospital in Phoenix, AZ to Marvin Finley & Sandra Dean. From birth Justin was always a very curious young boy, advanced for his age. He was eager to get around and started walking at 9 months old.

Justin was one when we built our first home in Glendale. As a small child he went to work with his mother and grandparents. He enjoyed spending time with his grandfather playing country music, singing & dancing, and going to baseball games. Justin was a very easy-going baby and always had a big smile on his face.

On March 19, 1997, Justin welcomed home his baby sister Jessica Finley. He adored her and loved spending time with her. He would call her “Girly”

At the age of 3, Justin started off with gymnastics and at 4 he played T-Ball. He also learned how to read at the age of 4 by practicing hooked on phonics with his mother. His education started at Challenge Charter School. He was involved in several different sports and teams during his childhood, where he met lifelong friends. His favorite sport was baseball.

We built our 2nd home in El Mirage in 1999, where Justin attended Paradise Education Center. He excelled beyond his age in the classroom. After school he enjoyed riding his bike and playing with the neighborhood kids. We went on several family vacations including, camping, theme parks, visiting family in California, Chicago, West Virginia and Texas. He loved going fishing with his father and gardening with his grandma. He also enjoyed learning to draw with his Nana.

In 2001, we built our 3rd home in West Wing. While living there, Justin attended grade school at West Wing Elementary, 2 yrs of High School at Sandra Day O’Connor and 2 yrs at Peoria High School. During this time, he was involved in co-ed basketball, football, and track.

We attended Calvary Community Church, where Justin accepted Christ and was baptized in Junior High. He went on church-based summer camp trips with his father. Justin & his sister Jessica spent a lot of time with the high school ministry where their parents served.

In school Justin enjoyed math and science. He had a very inquisitive mind and learned at a very fast pace. Justin always had a lot of energy and stayed active year-round.

In high school Justin started his first job at a car wash. During his senior year, he moved close to Peoria High School to finish off his Senior Year. He graduated in 2012.

Justin had a great love for the Lord and enjoyed helping others.

He attended Glendale Community College, where he studied Nutrition. He got his first apartment in Glendale and worked at GNC. He used his knowledge that he attained at GCC for his career at GNC. He was ranked 3rd in sales for his district in just 3 short weeks with the company.

Justin also loved fashion and finding unique items at thrift stores to start up an online business with his girlfriend. During his college years Justin spent a lot of time with his sister Jessica and their friends.

As an adult Justin had a gypsy spirit and a carefree soul. He loved meeting new people and going to new places. Justin spent a lot of time getting lost in reading books. He enjoyed studying different religions but always stayed true to his Christian beliefs. He liked debating many topics with family members, especially religion with his Nana. His Nana encouraged him a lot with scriptures and bible teachings to help mature his faith.

During his free time as an adult, he would enjoy shopping with his mom to find items to resale. He had a good eye for vintage clothes. They cherished this time together and had deep conversations about life and God at local parks. Justin touched many friends and family with his tenacity for life.

Family time meant everything to Justin, and he would do anything for them. He had a great sense of humor and loved making others smile. He also enjoyed learning new dances and discovering new music.

He will be greatly missed. Gone too soon. Missed by many. He is survived by his Nana Suzanne Dean, his mother Sandra Dean, his sister Jessica Finley, his grandma Jerrie Finley, and his father Marvin Finley. Many other cousins, aunts and uncles.

With time the veil of sorrow will lift, peace will come to your heart with the song of a bird….and you will know this love we share is an eternal gift

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