Eric B. Justus, 43, of Lathrop, MO passed away on March 26, 2014 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Eric was born December 6, 1970 in Kansas City, MO. In 1989, he graduated from Blue Springs High School. Eric is survived by his mother, Terri Wilson and husband Randy of Lathrop, MO; father, Ralph Justus and wife Marcia of Liberty, MO; one brother, Tate Thomas and wife Whitney; three sisters, Jill Thomas, RaDana Dotson, Mandi Wooster and husband Joe; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the University of Kansas Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205 or to Kansas City Hope Lodge, 1120 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)