William Joshua Justice

William Joshua Justice, the son of the late Wilroy and Henrietta Justice, was born on Thursday, December 25, 1941 in Mappsville, Virginia. William was the oldest of 16 children. He was preceded in death by one sister, Connie and two brothers, Clarence and John Justice. He departed this life on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence, with his loving wife and his sister, at his bedside. William received his education at Millsboro Elementary #204 and graduated from William C. Jason Comprehensive High School in Georgetown, Delaware. William was employed at the Stockley Center, Townsend's and H&H Poultry, General Foods and the Maintenance Department at M & T Bank in Millsboro. William was also a United States Army Veteran, stationed at Fort Jackson in Seattle, Washington, and served in Vietnam, as well. He was complimented often for his beautiful handwriting. He was also known for being well-spoken when reciting poems in his early years. His favorite poem was "Somebody's Mother" by Mary Dow Brine. William was joined in Holy Matrimony to Theresa Cannon on June 29, 1991. William attended Dickerson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Millsboro, where he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. Some of his favorites were; "Lily In the Valley", "Harvest Time", "I Am Redeemed" and "Grace and Mercy". He sang with the Gospel Choir, Senior Choir and was the President of the Male Chorus. He was also a Trustee and Chairperson of the Men's Day services, many times. William was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law and uncle. William leaves to mourn his loss, his loving wife of 26 years, Theresa Justice of Seaford, DE; mother-in-law, Catherine Cannon of Seaford, DE; three sons; Gregory Bailey (Jeanie) of Bear, DE; Kenneth Bailey of Wilmington, DE and Derrick Justice of Rochester, NY; one daughter, Tonya Cannon of Seaford, DE; seven brothers; Harold Justice (Brenda) of Millsboro, DE, Wilbur Justice (Beatrice) Dover, DE, Henry Justice of Mt. Dora, Florida, James Stanley Justice (Darlene) of Dover, DE, Lester Justice (Wanda) of Dover, DE, Anthony Justice (Liz) of Middletown, DE and Emmanuel Justice (Virgie) of Wilmington, DE; five sisters, Charlotte Collins (Melvin) of Millsboro, DE; Judy Smith (Judge) of Seaford, DE, Rebecca Burton (Gerald) of Millsboro, DE, Iris Waters (Richard) of Wilmington, DE and Yvette Peterson (Floyd) of Preston, Maryland; eight grandchildren, Cheryl Miller, Brittany Cannon, Andre' Stevenson, William Bailey, Jr., Kenessah Bailey, Brandon Bailey, Elesia Justice and Brittany Mitchum; two great grandchildren, Imari Thompson and Cameron Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family of William Joshua Justice, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

William Joshua Justice

December 25, 1941 - May 3, 2018