William Wayne Justice

1920–2009 (age 89)

Federal judge

Biography

William Wayne Justice served with deep integrity on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, earning respect for clear-eyed rulings on civil rights, prison reform, and educational equity that shaped the state’s legal landscape.

He carried a steady moral compass into every courtroom, championing constitutional protections and restoring faith in government by defending the underserved; he rests now at Texas State Cemetery among other Texans whose public service spanned generations.

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