Justin G. Fouts, 86, of Westmoreland, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at Wamego City Hospital.
He was born July 22, 1929 in Bigelow, Kansas the son of Smith L. and Rebecca L. (Coffey) Fouts. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1947.
He had lived in the Topeka/Dover area for several years and later moved to the Westmoreland/Onaga area where he owned and farmed his own ranch. Justin volunteered with a number of youth organizations anywhere from hauling livestock to the state fair or helping with operations. He supported FFA, 4-H and was a former Boy Scout leader when his son was young. Justin was a former member of Lane Chapel in Topeka.
On October 4, 1958 he married Willa Geraldine Vance in Topeka. She survives of the home. Justin is also survived by: his son, Bruce (Roberta) Fouts of Westmoreland, KS; his daughter, Kimberly (Chad) Wright of Westmoreland, KS; his sisters, Theodosia Douglas of Topeka, KS, and Rebecca Barber of Shawnee Mission, KS; and his 2 grandchildren, Wyatt and Hannah Fouts. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Marion Boydston, Elizabeth Tolliver, Constance Holliday, Smithena Thomas and Patricia Fouts-Lee; his brothers, Glenn Fouts and Lewis Fouts; and his grandson Levi Fouts.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Bucks Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Rock Creek FFA, Onaga Community Hospital or American Heart Association and may be left in care of Mercer Funeral Home P.O, Box 270, Holton 66436
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