Shipmate Gary Justice departs on Eternal Patrol

With a heavy heart, and deep sense of shock and regret, I inform you that our Columbus Base shipmate Garry Dean Justice, 75, departed on Eternal Patrol. He was found at his residence on Tuesday morning January 28, 2025 during a police wellness check requested by the family when they were unable to contact him. From all indications, his death was the result of natural causes and occurred sometime between Thursday January 23, 2025 and Tuesday January 28, 2025

Garry joined the Navy in December 1968. He qualified in submarines on USS Nathanael Greene SSBN-636 in 1973. He was a nuclear trained Electrician's Mate, having trained at EM "A" school in Great Lakes, Illinois, Nuclear Power School in Mare Island, California, and Prototype Training S3G at NPTU Idaho. Prior to attending Basic Enlisted Submarine School in New London/Groton, Connecticut, Garry served aboard USS Oriskany CVA-34 off the coast of Vietnam... making him a "Blue Water Vietnam Veteran".

Following his discharge in 1974, Garry worked as an Industrial Electrician, Field Representative, and Electronics Technician for several employers. He retired in 2010 following the death of his wife.

Garry was a life member of USSVI and Columbus Base, and was inducted into the Holland Club in 2023. As is our custom, Columbus Base will also donate $100.00 to the USSVI Scholarship Fund in Garry's memory.

Garry's obituary is below. Visitation, funeral service, and graveside interment service will take place on Thursday February 6, 2025 as follows:

Visitation:

Newcomer Southwest Chapel

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Thursday, February 6, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm EST

Funeral Service:

Newcomer Southwest Chapel

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Thursday, February 6, 2025

1:00 pm EST (following visitation)

Graveside Service:

Grove City Cemetery West

Grove City Road, Grove City, OH 43123

Thursday, February 6, 2025

following funeral

Garry Dean Justice

March 21, 1949 – January 28, 2025

Garry Dean Justice, 75, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025. He was born March 21, 1949, to the late James Hobert & Johnlene (Keen) Justice in Pikeville, Kentucky. Garry was a Vietnam War Veteran, having served his country in the Navy from 1968-1973. He left service as an Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Submarine Qualified, which he earned on board the USS Nathanael Green. He was married to Ruby Justice for 32 years before her death in 2010. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Barnett, sister, Shirley Cantrell and brother-in-law James Cantrell Jr. Surviving is a brother, Ronnie Justice, son-in-law Bruce Barnett, granddaughters Jeana (Kris) Froehlich and Jennifer (Johnny) Poe, nieces, nephews and great-grandkids. Garry enjoyed spending time with his Veteran family at Columbus Base and was inducted into the Holland Club in 2023. He also enjoyed spending time with family, going to the casino or local arts events and learning about history. Friends may call at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123 on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 11:00am until time of funeral service at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at Grove City Cemetery.

Garry has been described by many as "one of the nicest, smartest, and most interesting people I ever met". I echo those comments.

Sailor, Rest Your Oar.