Justice F. “Big” Nuzum, Jr., Age 88, of Madison, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 Austinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Austinburg, OH

Born April 26, 1923 in Bridgeport, W.VA to Lillie (Martin) & Justice Fordice Nuzum, Sr., he married Mary Virginia Nuzum in Geneva, Ohio on December 29, 1961

He was a Factory Worker at 3M and enjoyed his 5 acre garden and canning vegetables.

He is survived by his Wife, Mary Virginia Nuzum of Madison; Sons, Gerald (Dorothy) Nuzum of Boothville, WV, Daniel Nuzum of Geneva, Darrell Rose of Thompson, OH; Daughters, Janet Nuzum of Painesville, OH, Patricia (Terry) Watts of Geneva; Stepsons, Charles (Frances) Riffle of Madison, Lonnie (Phyllis) Riffle of Harpersfield, OH; Stepdaughter, Monta (Ralph) Myers of Madison; Several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-daughter, Charlotte Stec; several brothers and sisters.

Friends will be received 2-4 & 7-9 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the funeral home.

Final Resting Place will be at Perry Cemetery.