William Bobby Justice

William Bobby Justice, 87, of Siler City passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at UNC Hospice, Pittsboro. Mr. Justice was born in Chatham County on October 10, 1933 the son of Jesse Allen and Ola Jones Justice. Bobby was a US Navy veteran serving from May 18, 1952 to May 11, 1956. He served on the USS Collett in the South Pacific patrolling the Formosa Straits during the Korean War. Once being discharged from the Navy he continued to work in California for the next 13 years before relocating back to North Carolina. While in California, Bobby received a Certificate of Supervision in Long Beach College. He also went to Barber school and worked as a barber. He retired from Boling Chair Company in Siler City, NC, afterwards working for the Recycling Center and Advance Auto Parts Store. Bobby enjoyed socializing with friends and family, playing trivia games and walking for exercise. He loved meeting his friends for dinner at Best Foods Cafeteria. The family thought it was appropriate that he died on July 4th because he was patriotic and proud of his service in the Navy. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Kay Dorsett Justice; sons, Robert and Scott Justice; grandson, Andrew Justice Shan; brothers, Hoyt, Wilbur, Edward, Earl and Billy Justice; and sisters, Frances Arnold and twin sister Betty Holt. He is survived by his daughter, Trudy D. Justice of Plano, TX; brother, Franklin D. Justice and wife, Doris of Siler City, NC; sisters in law, Sarah Justice of Siler City, and Geneva Justice of Hillsborough, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC and Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 12:00-1:45 pm at Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 East 11th Street, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Loves Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Black officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances." 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Justice family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com