07/24/1950 - 11/04/2026
Philip Michael Just, 76 of LaCrosse, passed away November 4, 2026. Philip was predeceased by his wife Rose Just; parents, Philip Henry Just and Grace Schrader Just; and brother, Joseph Just. Philip had been previously employed with Burlington Industries, Mecklenburg Corrections Center, Parker Oil Company and Baskerville Correctional Facility, where he retired. During those years, he made lasting friendships and great memories with many co-workers.
Phillip is survived by his son, Travis Just (Whitney) of Anchorage, AK; a sister, Karen J. Merritt of Pekin, IL; a sister-in-law Charlene Just of LaCrosse; his stepchildren, Jackie Hugh Thompson of South Hill and Pam Thompson Neal of Bracey; his grandchildren Kenzie and Hazel; and his special, dear friend Stephen Newcomb (Pamela) of Chase City.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 9th at 11:00 A.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in La Crosse Cemetery with full American Legion Post 79 Military Honors. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made through our website at www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder – Hite – Crews Funeral Home is serving the Just family.
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Good Friend
Phil was a good friend. We were neighbors in Forksville for many years and worked together at BGF and then went on as Correctional Officers. Praying the Lord will bring peace and comfort to family and friends.
Friend
One of my very best friends. So many good times together. He was a first class friend and I will surely miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends. God bless you my friend.
My heart is broken to see this notice of my Moose lodge brother. Many fun hours together. You will surly be missed. My condolences to his children.
Phil was a good guy..I will miss the conversations we use to have….salute
Friends
we will miss chatting with Phil in which ever parking lot he was in..Didn’t bother a soul..just wanted to have something to do..he stayed in touch with friends when they didn’t notice him,he would let you know by honking that horn …have had many conversations with him..I have to say he was quite interesting..may you Rlp Phil…
I am so sorry sorry to hear this. Phil was a good man. Would do anything he could to help you. Fly high my friend.God bless his family.
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Willei Ann Tanner
My condolences to the family and prayers 🙏
and he definitely will be missed by all. RIP!!