Ernie Ray Justice, Jr., 55, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 27, 2025, at home.

Ernie was an equipment operator for 30 years and a natural mechanic who could fix anything and would for anybody. But mostly, Ernie was a family man who loved camping, boating, and spending time with the ones he loved. He was a great man, proud daddy, papaw, and friend. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernie Ray Justice, Sr.; brothers, Darrell Justice and Dewayne Justice.

Ernie is survived by his fiancé, Kellie Worstell; mother, Loleta Justice; children, Tyler (Addison) Justice and Kirsten Justice; stepson, Allen (Makayla) Tyler; grandchildren, Aydenn, Karter, Gunner, Zaylix, Alex, Laeken, Ace, and Tate; siblings, Mona Justice, Norma (Dewayne) Loveless, Teresa (Mark) Wilkerson, Melissa (Troy) Loftis, and Mark Justice; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his closest buddies, Scott Worstell, John “Bubby” Chandler, Doug Bowen and many more, including his work family.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Mark Wilkerson and Dewayne Loveless officiating. Burial will follow at Midkiff Cemetery, Sumerco. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.