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Justin T. Montgomery

July 8, 1955 — June 7, 2025

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Justin T. Montgomery (TD), was born July 8, 1955, in Canton, Ohio to the late Willie James Montgomery, Sr. and Laura Mims-Ross. He departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Justin prided himself on being a devoted Son, Husband, Father, grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He is reunited with his late siblings, Brother – Willie James Montgomery, Jr.; Sisters – Deborah Whittenberg and Vernetta Pinson; and Great Nephew Kevin Gordon.

Justin attended Canton City Public Schools where he participated in basketball. He attended colleges in Santa Maria, California, and received his Associate Degree at Fresno City College, Fresno CA.

Justin served in the United States Air Force 1974-78. During his time in the Air Force, he continued his love for football. He began his 38-year career with the Internal Revenue Service in Fresno, CA and retired in 2016. He was a member of the IRS Blacks in Government (BIG), served as a Mentor for young adults within the government and the community, and enjoyed an active life-style which included fishing, tai chi, aerobic workout, swimming, and enjoyed listening to music (Jazz). He was a man who was exceptionally stylish for every occasion and always enjoyed spending time with his family.

He leaves to cherish his wife April Montgomery, sons Justin Montgomery, Adrian Montgomery of Fairfield, CA (Mother, Michelle); Aaron Montgomery of Bowie, MD, daughters Michelle Jackson (James) Williams, Shante Montgomery, Shandra Montgomery of Bowie MD, and Kaytlyn Gordon (Arlington, TX); 10 grandchildren, Jade, Jaydon, Sage, James (JC), Jamel, Jaidyn, Janay, Miles, Micah, and Kamayah. Sisters Janet Gordon of Bakersfield, CA; Lora McIntyre Arnold of Annapolis, MD; Brothers Arnold (Anette) Montgomery of Canton, OH; and Frederick Montgomery of Augusta, GA. Also, Special Nephew Kevin Montgomery of Las Vegas, NV; and Nieces Alycia Gordon Brown of Bakersfield, Syretta Peoples of Fresno, CA, Charnetta Montgomery of Parma, OH, and Rosalind Williams of Halethorpe - Baltimore, MD; and Family friend Sidney Steele of Bowie, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Justin made an impact on the lives of people he loved and supported their dreams by providing advice whenever needed and was like a magnet in gathering so many friends during his lifetime (whether they were children, adults, elders, or family). He will be missed by all who love and knew him.

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