Horace Monroe Justice

January 8, 1945 - April 9, 2020

Horace Monroe Justice 75, slipped away on Thursday, April 9th 2020 in Greenville, NC. He was born January 8, 1945 to Eunice Jackson Finney & James H. Justice. Horace was born, and spent his life in Rocky Mount, NC. He worked for CDC in Rocky Mount for many years. He had a true love for Chevy trucks, vintage cars, Obsession Cologne, cowboy boots, a rare cooked steak & cold beer. He is preceded in death by his wife Edna Joan Justice, daughter Rhonda Sue, mother Eunice, father James, & sister Jean Proctor. He leaves behind his daughter Emma “Renee” Cortez (Silvano) two sons Horace Justice Jr. (Denise) & James “Jimmy” Habourn. 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a son and daughter-in-law, and a host of adopted children that all called him “Pa & POP’s”. He was a lifetime member of the Carolina CB club. He is best known by his CB handle “The Ridge Runner”. To sum his life up best with only a few words would be strong willed, hard headed, stubborn, cocky, funny, dependable, loving, and genuine. While never one to back down from a fight, he would give you the shirt off of his back, buy you a meal when hungry, give you the last dime he had without question, and if he made you a promise you knew it would be kept! To his cargiver’s Silvano & Renee Cortez a heartfelt thank you is not near enough. You both gave him your time, true patience, & unconditional love when needed the most THANK YOU!! The family will receive friends Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 3-5:00 PM at Cornerstone Funeral Home with plans for a memorial service at a later date. That’s a Big “10=4” Ridge Runner over and out!