Justin Philip O'Keefe

Justin Philip O'Keefe was born August 6th, 1976 in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. After almost two years of battling brain cancer and surrounded by loved ones, Justin passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on June 24th, 2016. He lived and worked in the Pompano area for most of his young 40 years. He attended Highlands Christian Academy from pre-school through 12th grade. He loved sports, and played basketball and soccer during his Middle and High School years. He had a heart for basketball though, and he excelled at it. He enjoyed those years with a respected coach, and many team mates that he had known and played with for many years. After high school, Justin also enjoyed playing on the First Baptist of Pompano League. He loved the game and was a talented athlete. As he got older his interest became golf and he enjoyed playing at every opportunity. His magnetic personality, sense of humor, and good manners is what attracted people to him. Always the life of the party.....he loved to dance and wasn't afraid to get out on a dance floor. In recent years, painting became a hobby and he had a natural ability for it, with a unique style. Justin was married at 37 (a year before he was diagnosed) and briefly lived in Hollywood, FL with his wife Tina and two step-children. It would have been 3 years July 6th. After a year in Hollywood, Justin and his family moved back into his Pompano childhood home. He loved life, his beloved family, and his cherished dogs Jasmine and Junebug. He was sensitive, caring, compassionate, considerate, and always worried about others before himself. Always trying to make others feel good, he gave out compliments freely and that was one of his most endearing qualities. Justin is survived by his wife, Tina, step-son, Tyler Fowler, step-daughter, Amanda Fowler; his mother Denise Watson, step-father, Brian Watson, sister, and brother-in-law, Natalie and Freddy Grafals and twin nephews, Cash and Lincoln Grafals, and half brother, Tanner Watson; his father, Robert O'Keefe and step-mother, Nancy O'Keefe, his half brother, Jacob O'Keefe and half sister Jessie O'Keefe. Justin is also survived by his maternal grandparents Julia and Merrill Pridemore, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was the bravest of warriors! We loved him more than life, and will miss him the rest of our days. Arrangements under the direction of Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Pompano Beach, FL.