Marcus DeNontae (Justin) Fair

On July 18, 1989, Mr. Marcus DeNontae “Justin” Fair began his earthly journey in Birmingham, Alabama to the parents of Marvin A. Fair and Maria McGinester Balentine.  Marcus was affectionately known as Justin by family and friends.

At an early age Justin accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Harpersville, Alabama.  He received his formal education in the Talladega County school System and was a graduate of Childersburg High School, class of 2007. He furthered his education and attended Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama. 

Justin began his working career shortly after receiving his education and was employed with NSE, Talladega, Alabama, Bridgewater, Bynum, Alabama and later the United States Postal Office, Birmingham, Alabama.

Justin had a passion for writing poetry, singing and dancing.  He was a fluent trumpet player and often loved to cook. Justin’s love for people never allowed him to meet a stranger.  He always kept you laughing and was full of energy and enthusiasm.  He loved entertaining family and friends. 

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, Justin traded his earthly journey for eternal rest, reuniting with his grandparents, Willie Fair and Vera Fair, aunts, Kimberly Fair, Annette Dove, and Diane Leonard, two uncles, Willie Author Fair and Ivan Patrick Fair, one niece, Breanna Benson Fair.

Justin’s love will forever be remember by his loving parents, Marvin A. (Kiundra) Fair of Lincoln, AL, and Maria (Steven) Fair-Balentine of Lincoln, AL; four brothers, Mario C. (Jazmin) Fair of Lincoln, AL, Eric McGinester of South Carolina, Tony Leonard of Birmingham, AL, and Jeffery Leonard of Birmingham, AL; sisters Lacreshia (Ken) Walker of Sylacauga, AL, TaKishia Payne of Auburn, AL, Chrissy K. Leonard of Hoover, AL, and Mariah Balentine of Lincoln, AL; God grandmother, Lois Robertson of Childersburg, AL; grandmothers, Christine McGinester of Birmingham, AL, and Vickey Patton of Pomona, Cal; great uncle, Rev. Richard (Catherine) Fair of Harpersville, AL, and Glover (Hazel) Roston, Sr. of Cleveland, OH; aunts, Barbara Taylor Mays of Birmingham, AL, Teresa (Pernell) Nettles of Childersburg, AL, Maggie Frazier of Vincent, AL, Sabrina (John) Baker of Childersburg, AL, Carolyn (Curtis) Fluker of Childersburg, AL, Phyllis (Jerry) Wallace and Cynthia Kelley both of Childersburg, AL; uncles, Terry (Alicia) Fair of Baltimore, MD, Kenneth Fair, Samuel (Jane) Patton of Anniston, AL, and Manuel (Jahina) Santos of Pomona, Cal; God sister, Joy Morris; God brothers, Stephen A. Lowe, and Shantez Johnson; special friends of class 2009, Mukauri Butler, Jamaury Ellis and Jamelia Dates; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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