Justin R. Heflin
August 16, 1986 – September 1, 2024
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family two hours prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alano Club, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 38, of Comstock, passed away September 1, 2024. Justin was born in Kalamazoo on August 16, 1986, the son of Todd and Sherry (Newhouse) Heflin. Justin was an avid softball player. He also liked playing basketball. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially up north with his Papa. He was a wonderful uncle and liked spending time with his nieces and nephews, especially Annabelle. Justin is survived by his father, Todd (Karensa) Heflin; mother, Sherry Wagner; step-mom, Cyndi Knapp; siblings, Jessica Pollard, Lacey (Kyle) Roach, Miranda (David) Davis, Kylie Heflin; Ashley (Dakota) Warner; Alexander Wagner; grandfather, Red Heflin; several nieces and nephews; aunts; a special aunt, Sherrie Baha; uncles; and cousins; and many friends including special friends, Bailey and the Knucklehead group. Justin was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marilyn Heflin, maternal grandparents; brother, Branden Heflin; and an uncle, Steve Heflin.
From across the miles, I send my heartfelt sympathy and healing prayers during this difficult time.
Dear Todd and Red, Family, We are sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you. Blessings, Mark and Becky Doorlag
Justin, my heart breaks for your parents, siblings, family, friends, The Knuckleheads and all of your Alano family. I so enjoyed watching you play softball on the Alano teams, for always being a comfort to me and my family after Austin´s passing, for speaking at his Celebration of Life services and so much more. I will miss your amazing hugs, your smile, our conversations and most of all your kind & gentle soul. I know Austin greeted you in Heaven; brothers of recovery, friends and now Angels. With all my love, Mama Kim
forever in our hearts. God Speed, JUSTIN Schwili Family(Brian, Angie, Shane and Brandon)
Oh Justin, you were the best uncle I could ever ask for. You were the one that introduced me to God. You were my best friend, my person to talk to and my person to go to for softball advice. I was at a little kids birthday party when my mom got the call. My best friends parents had to pull me aside and tell me what happened. I thought I was in trouble but when I see my mom and my best friends mom in tears all I could think about was that someone died. My parents left me at the lake to comprehend what I just got told. I will never forget that day and how they told me. I really wish you didn’t leave so soon. I will forever cherish our church mornings together, our walks around the block and the time when we went shopping together. I will love you forever uncle Justin and will forever keep your name alive.