Justin Clayton French

Justin was born on June 18, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio to Kenneth Wayne and Brenda Lee Feldman.

Justin attended Teays Valley High School, where he was a proud member of the football team. Outside of school, he was actively involved in the DeMolay organization, where he developed strong values and life skills, alongside other young men. During this time, he also had a passion for music and enjoyed playing the guitar, clarinet, and keyboard.

From a young age, Justin developed a passion for cars – whether admiring them, driving them, or getting his hands dirty to work on them. His love for cars was more than a hobby; it was a constant thread in his life, bringing him joy and fulfillment until his final days. In Justin’s own words “I’ll be a mechanic until the day I die,” anyone who knew Justin knew how passionate he was about his craft, and the joy it brought him.

Above all else, Justin cherished his friends and family. Though life took different paths, the moments spent together, and the connections made will be remembered with gratitude and love.

Justin is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth French.

Justin is survived by his children, Jaklynn French and Harley French; his mother, Brenda Lee Feldman; his brother, Jared French; his nieces and nephews, Arianna French, Aubree French, and Jaxon French; his aunts and uncle, Teri Shearer, and Brent and Patti Good; His cousin Nicholas Wright; as well as many other friends and family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.