Justin Russell Candy

Justin Russell Candy, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018 in West Branch, MI. He was born on June 9, 1989 in West Branch. Justin was the beloved son, brother, and father. Justin’s loves were for his family and daughter. He was also an avid fisher. He especially loved to fish with his mother, and would always get the first fish. Earlier this summer he teased and laughed with her as he caught two large fish at once. One time a fish broke his line and he jumped in the water and got it. Justin is at peace now in heaven with his brother fishing. You will always be our shining star.

Justin is survived by his daughter, Zaylynn Candy; mother, Karen (Al) Killinger; father, Jeff Candy; sisters, Kayla VanWormer and Stacie (Jimmy Sutherland) Killinger; grandmother, Kathy Lademan; aunts, Denise (Lance) Hamill, Joyce (Tim) Romanky and Kathy (Nathan) Rachow; and uncles, Paul (Elaine) Lademan, Joe (Jen) Lademan, Dan Charles and Dale Candy. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Chandler and Chase VanWormer, Kollin Candy, and Trenton and Tyler Sutherland; and also many cousins. Justin is preceded in death by his brother, Jason Candy; grandfather, Joe Lademan; grandparents, Russell and Kay Candy; and aunt, Donna Charles.

Cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the West Branch Eagles, 4627 W. M-76, West Branch.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Zaylynn Candy.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com