Obituary of Justin R. Grafius

Age 34, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Justin was born and raised in Elmira. He is survived by his mother Ericka Grafius with step-father Sam Burlew; father Tracy Butts with wife LeeAnn; Joseph Keough; son Carson Crane; sister Kayla Keough with fiancé Eli Harper and their sons, Kaiden and Kai; brothers, Joshua Keough with Sudoana Ordway, Cade Keough, Tyler Burlew, and Joseph Pickren; paternal grandparents Larry and June Gleason; several cousins, Kirsten Webster and her three children, Tyreell, Tristan, Theo; Jersey Eckelberger, Brandon Webster; Laken Pickren with her two children, Kaliyanna and Javari; Siharra with her four children, Javon, Treton, Khaleesi, Renesmee; Jason and Nathan Clark; aunts, Kris Eckelberger, Tiffany Pickren and Netty Clark; uncle Derek Grafius; along with many more in-laws, and friends. Justin is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Daniel and Sherry Gordon Grafius

Justin enjoyed skateboarding in his younger years. Justin enjoyed hanging out and spending time with Joseph Pickren who wasn’t just a cousin to him he was his brother, and his best friend, they have been through so much together their bond is unbreakable. Justin enjoyed cars and building things. He was a big Philadelphia Eagles fan. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. Spending time with his son, and nephews, is what Justin loved most. He will be forever loved and missed.

Family and friends are invited to call at the New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 300 East Miller Street, Elmira NY 14904 on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  A funeral service will follow at 12:00 noon.