Justin Ormond Harper, 35, of Phenix City, AL died Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. EST Friday, January 7, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Thornton, officiating. Interment to follow at Bethel A.M.E Church Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 12-5 p.m. EST.
Justin Ormond Harper was born, December 26, 1986 to Mrs. Sadie Harper-Marshall in Columbus, Georgia. He attended Mother Mary Mission Catholic School, South Girard and was a graduate of the Central High School Class of 2005. After graduating from Central Justin attended Miles College in Birmingham, AL.
Justin was employed as an Instructional Aide with Healthcare Solutions in Columbus, Georgia. Justin confessed his faith in God in 1997 and united with the Bethel A.M.E. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Johnnie L. Walton. As a youth, Justin was an active member of the Junior Usher Board and Youth Choir.
He lived, loved life to the fullest and truly loved his mother, children, family and friends.
Justin never met a stranger, always brought a smile and much laughter to everyone he met, and left an impressionable spark to their life. He was such a vibrant person and known to many as Jay, Pretty, Pretty J and Slaw throughout the area.
He was proceeded in death by his grandmother, Gladys L. Harper, grandfather, Albert Harper and uncle, Lester Harper.
The memories of Justin’s joyful and fun loving spirit will be cherished by his parents, Sadie and Timothy Marshall of Phenix City, Alabama; his children, Amaya Frank of Phenix City, Alabama, Jalen Harper of Valley, Alabama and Carter Harper of Winder, Georgia; aunt, Katie (Robert B.) Lyles of Phenix City, Alabama; great-aunts, Nancy Spivey and Lillie Spivey of Phenix City, Alabama; five special cousins that were like siblings, Sonia Lyles, Markus Harper, Adrian (Tracy) Lyles, Kellen Harper and Velasquez Davis all of Phenix City, Alabama. Justin’s fun-loving demeanor will also be cherished by a host of special relatives and friends.
Wow....so missed,The short time I was in Phenix City You welcomed me like family all the way from Florida,God Gained a Good one ..
Prayers going up for your family! You have been truly missed by many! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🖤
I can't believe you're gone. We shared so many laughs and talks. You will be missed by My son and I.
Aerial and Christian
I can't believe you're gone. We shared so many laughs and talks. You will be missed by My son and i.
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
We are so very sorry for your loss and will certainly keep all of his family, friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Holli Browder
RIH my boi. My prayers go out to your kids and family. John Alston
Sadie, I can't even imagine what you are going through,but i can say GOD's with you,Justin was a child of the King,so he's gone to take his rightful place in a loving home,where they all will get along without and confusion,conflict,gossiping nor back biting,continue to be the proud mama that you are with that beautiful smile of Joy that the world cannot take from you. Love you
Cousin you were the light to our Family.There was never A dull moment.When Jay around Jay were always the Light to our Family gathering.You will be truly missed,never forgotten Don't worry Jay we going to take care of your Mother Sadie.Rest in Paradise ❤️ Evangelist Lawanna Davis-Perry & Family
Fly high. Your smile always lite the room
I LOVE U JUSTIN AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER U TURN UP KING !!MAY THE LORD GIVE UR FAMILY COMFORT DURING THIS TIME AS THEY LAY YOU TO REST REST EASY BABY! LOVE VICTORIA
For all those who woke this morning to the loneliness of bereavement – the empty bed or chair, an unaccustomed quietness, a life now incomplete – may they know your presence in the stillness of the day, and through the love of friends who offer their condolence. And in the darker moments may they reach out to hold your hand and feel the warmth. My Condolences....Wilborn/ Brown Family
Bro my heart goes out to you and your family.It was nothing but love from the first time we met.You considered me your sister and your were definitely my brother.Justin I have so many memories that I'm going to hold on to😉I speak for me and "The Girlz" when I say We're gong to miss you! Rest Easy Bro until we meet again❤️
-Queet💜
Going to miss you slaw! Rest on ok watch over me and my family here in this cruel world! -hellRell
Pretty J" things aren't going to be the same without you. You were Truly One Of A Kind. Tell 'Ol Sly-Rye how Ma Red Is doing With her boys. Together Forever This Time You Two. Until We Meet AGAIN (SAVE A SEAT FOR ME) Love 💕 You Pretty J,
Always Ma Red(Gwinette Ingersoll-Hilson) & Family
R.I.P Justin, you are truly going to miss you, thanks for always putting a smile on my face. You was the real party maker. Love you Slaw, and my prayers goes out to you family and friends that's truly going to miss you. Love TonyA
R.I.P Justin you will truly be missed my friend always know how to make me smile and the life of the party. Love you Slaw, my prayers and condolences goes to your family and your friends who is truly missing you.
Condolences and prayers for peace Ro the family during this time! God bless you and keep you in his care! Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mitchell & Family
🕊️ SENDING MY PRAYERS AND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JUSTIN HARPER 🕊️MRS SADIE YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I'M PRAYING GOD'S COMFORT AND STRENGTH FOR YOU ALL, AS YOU GO THROUGH YOUR HOUR OF BEREAVEMENT 🕊️ TAKE CARE AND KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH YOU 🕊️GAIL(GRIGGS)POLLARD AND FAMILY🕊️
We became close friends over a short period of time and always said 'real recognize real'. That couldn't be more tru. You always kept it real whether it hurt my feelings or not lol. Coming to peace with this 1 just ain't easy. Fly high my guy and rest easy. I'll never forget you!
Sadie and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and family. God makes no mistakes. He will take care of you.
Billy J & Ann T Porter Columbus, Georgia
Sincere Condolences goes out to your Family. Rest on My King, Rest on. Until we meet again. Gone, But Never Forgotten..Punkin/Edna Cook
My prayers are with you and your family. We really going to miss you bro you were the life of the party n down to earth. Love you Slaw Mr.5150
My prayers are with you and your family. We really going to miss you bro you were the life of the party n down to earth. Love you Slaw Mr.5150
Prayers and condolences to The Harper and Marshall Family.
Patricia Torbert Deloatch
Justin you were a good person and had a great soul! Wish I could've seen you again before this, May you Fly High up there! You will be missed by so many around the world. T.B
Prayers and condolences to the Harper and Marshall family. Patricia Torbert Deloatch
Prayers to the family and especially his Mom Sadie Harper Marshall and his baby girl. May God bless you all in a special way. You are in God's special care and you will on in every person you touched. You made people smile and that in its self was so important. Gone but never forgotten.
Ever time we linked up it was a awesome time.. the fact that we each other's id and ain't know it for 2weeks still makes me laugh.. I saw u at Doug u was like "Mike u betta not had did shii being me" and then gave me my id 😂😂😂 much love for my classmate teammate and friend
My condolences to Justin family! Now I knew him as Justin and I've always told him I wasn't going to say Slaw! He was full of life! I've never seen him without that smile on his face. He will definitely be missed by Phenix City! You never know the impact people have until they are gone! I guess he have earned the name "Slaw"! RestUp my boi!!!!
Lele
They say what's understood, don't have to be explained... I'm going to miss you my friend! I'll never forget you..
Friennnnn I'm definitely going to miss your presence that big smile that lights up the room you always make me laugh and give warming welcome live in the sky at peace❤😇
You were one of a kind!!! I have never received any bad blood from you nothing but good times and laughs .I can't stress how there isn't enough pictures or videos to the amount of fun I have had with you since we been young. you hurt us all deep with this one so sorry I can't make it to your funeral but once I'm well I swear I'm go find Ashley and Tip and party hard with them folks just for you my dawg so sorry your life gone so soon I know you would of rather stayed here with us just know you one of the realest I have ever met I don't care what they say bout you ITS FOREVER HOLD THE FLYSSSSSSSSSSSS
Pretty J man ole man you most definitely will be missed my friend! Sending love and prayers to your family.
Justin, I'm truly going to miss you classmate. You were the life of every party! Always smiling, always laughing. You lived every moment to the fullest ❤️ I'm thankful for the friendship we've had over the years, much love❤️ Rest well 🕊 -Whitney Hill-
Slaw I'm going to miss you.you were too Funny.
Sadie my sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family about your son. You are in my prayers always. Camille Ford-Williams
My Heart and Prayers are with the Marshall and Harper family. Doris Jones Franklin
My Heart and Prayers are with the Marshall and Harper family.
Going to really miss you cuz you was one of the coolest
I'm going to miss you Slaw nothing but good times and memories Love Tip & Family
You will truly be missed Justin "Slaw" always smiling i don't think i ever seen you not smiling. Rest peacefully friend.
Gwen Jones &Family
Justin I can see you now as I did the first drill that the youth of Bethel performed Your part was The Lord Is My Shepherd! Rest on baby soar high, condolences and prayers for the family
Sadie and Family may The Lord grant you peace and comfort you in this season. We pray that you will recall the good things about Justin in times you feel you dont know how to keep going, let the strength of The Lord direct you. Get a praise in your mouth knowing you will see Justin again. We greive but not as if we have no hope because the Word tells us for those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are justified by Grace and should become heirs to the hope of eternal life. God bless you and your Family. Praying for you. Your Former Classmates Brenda and George Tarver
I love you Justin and I am going to miss your fun smile Vivian (Penny) Lyles.
Justin "Pretty J" "Slaw" "Jay" "Pretty" we love you and you will be tremendously miss. Your "Abercrombie Johnson Peterson Family"
Prayers of peace and comfort for the family. Justin touched the lives of many and will always be remembered.- Nena W.
Justin you was the life of every party and kept a smile on your face. I pray God brings some comfort & peace to your family during this time. God saw fit for you to come on home and party forevermore with him. Prayers& Condololences from my family to yours - Talisha
Justin was was a wonderful soul that had the gift of making everyone laugh. May he rest in eternal peace. Sending special prayers to his friends and family. Love, Cat
Rest in Eternal Peace!!! We will miss you dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Will truly be missed ❤️
Justin I'm going to miss seeing you cousin. Rest in paradise cuz love Tiffiney Claytor
I love you justin always a.k.a sweet sweet sleep in paradise my friend
Cold Slaw ! I'm still in disbelief that you are gone . You was such a loving caring and funny person.. Whenever you came somewhere it was always joy and laughter in the room . I love u forever my sweet friend .. rest on lovebug
My outgoing classmate & friend. You will truely be missed. Prayers to his family. May God be your comfort through your grief. Love Quanesia Hood
My "Slaw Dogg" I am going to miss you being the down the earth no shame in your game life of a gathering person. To the family and friends my prayers will continue for you. God is our strength and our comfort. Love Auntie in Love Greta Sullivan
Look to hill's from which cometh all our help, knowing that all our help comes from the Lord. Sadie I am so sorry for your loss Justin had a smile that would light up a room. I am praying for you and the entire Family. Vera, Eric Woods and family.
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