December 24, 2018. Justin was born in New London, CT on April 19, 1981; he grew up and attended school in Montville, CT before moving to Texas at the age of eighteen. Justin was a brilliant and talented writer, a gift he shared with only those closest to him. He was an extraordinary portrait artist; his preferred mediums were pencil and charcoal, though his true passion was in the designing and application of tattoos.
Justin had recently returned to Connecticut and was looking forward to spending time with his family, meeting new family members and reconnecting with those he loved and had left behind when he was younger. Beneath his numerous tattoos, several of which he penned himself and proudly wore, a chosen few found a compassionate, caring and sensitive man. Justin was loyal almost to a fault and fiercely-protective of his family and close friends, all of whom he genuinely loved. With a sweet southern drawl and boyish grin, Justin’s charm was infectious. His brilliant mind held numerous yet quiet thoughts, but his playful nature readily broke through the silence.
Justin was deeply loved and will be forever missed by his family and friends who knew or came to know, a sincere, hard-working, kindhearted and beautiful soul. A Dallas Cowboys fan who enjoyed classic tough guy movies; though beneath his tough exterior Justin was thoughtful and kind - a man who was neither afraid, nor ashamed to say, “I love you” to those he cared for most.
Besides his beloved daughter, Lily Dawes of San Marcos, Texas; Justin leaves behind, his beloved mother, Debra (Sanderson) Drake, of Lockhart, TX; his beloved father Robert E. Dawes, stepmother Patricia (Ferguson) Dawes and his brother, Patrick Dawes, all of Niantic; stepsisters Nicole (Williams) Kudelchuk, of Niantic and Alexandra Williams, of Mystic; stepbrothers Spencer Williams III of Niantic and Trevor Williams, of Rindge, NH and his paternal grandmother Elizabeth (McNeely) Ireland, of Maine. Justin was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Robert Emmet Dawes, of CT and maternal grandparents, Sandy and Geraldine Sanderson of Oregon. He also leaves behind many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12th from 2pm to 4pm, at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Lake Ave., Niantic, CT 06357. A memorial service will immediately follow at 4pm at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to a special charity or community organization of choice, or to the Flanders Baptist Church.
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