Justin Roy Plake

Justin Roy Plake 33, of Fannett, Texas, passed away on his birthday, March 25, 2021, at his home surrounded by his mom and brothers.

He was born on March 25, 1988, to Roy Dale & Sharon Kay Plake.

Justin suffered from seizures his entire life beginning with his first one before the age of one. He learned to adapt and live with this illness with the help of medical treatment. Although having the proper medications, he was still prone to suffer from this condition.

One of Justin’s passions was being a member of the local Volunteer Fire Department. It all started in High School when he joined the Fire Explorers Program. After graduating from Hamshire-Fannett High School in 2006, he continued his passion and joined the local Volunteer Fire Department where he served as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for a number of years.

He later moved on and began his career working in the warehouse as a Fork Truck Operator for ICO Polymer. Due to his illness he was no longer able to continue his employment for the company. From then on, his new career path led him to work for his brother Chad at TRANSMAT Construction alongside his other brother Colby.

Justin loved the Texas Hill Country and would go there and spend time with his brothers in a place that was near and dear to his heart, Llano, Texas. It was here where he spent time on the ranch working deer feeders, hunting and shooting guns for target practice. Llano, Texas along with his brothers and a few personal friends inspired him to be a part of something bigger than all of us. It was there where he became a volunteer member of the Llano Crawfish Open where he volunteered himself and his time to help cook and serve the people of the surrounding communities while helping raise funds that funded and served many other charitable organizations. It was a lot of work mixed with a lot of fun and Justin embraced every moment.

Justin not only loved volunteering and contributing to whatever cause in which he was needed, he also loved people and always looked for their acceptance. He was also giver and a caretaker and helped take care of his Dad’s needs during his final months and days. Justin served with a heart of gold and never asked for anything in return. He was truly an Angel that walked amongst us.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Plake; brothers, Colby Plake and Chad Plake and his wife, Ginger Plake; and niece, Meghan Plake.

Justin is preceded in death by his father, Roy Dale Plake.

A gathering of Justin’s family and friends will begin at 3:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers Drive, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Llano Crawfish Open, 303 Highway 71 East, Llano, Texas 78643 or the Southeast Texas Civilian Taskforce, 223 South 17th Street, Nederland, Texas 77627 www.setxciviliantaskforce.com.

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