CHRISTOPHER – Justin Todd Clevenger, 41, of Christopher, IL, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident.
He was born on January 7, 1984, in Herrin, IL, to Bryan and Inez (Waldron) Clevenger.
On September 10, 2016, he married the love of his life, Connie, and for over nine years, they enjoyed building a life together. Justin and Connie always knew how to make each other laugh and shared joy in the journey they were on.
Justin loved his family and spending time with them. He liked bass fishing with Connie, Kyndal, and Tyler. He enjoyed driving in his truck and listening to music with Kyndal. Music was his outlet—it gave him peace when he needed it most.
Justin was extremely proud of his daughter, Madisyn, for joining the Army and was quick to let everyone know how proud he was of her. You could often find Justin spending time with Sutton, his little granddaughter who stole his heart. He would take her on walks in her wagon to see the horsey. They also walked through the garden picking flowers, while Justin told her the names of each one. He cherished every opportunity to be with Sutton.
Justin always had a smile on his face and was quick to lend a helping hand. He could often be found mowing the neighbor’s yard, helping them carry groceries, or sharing food while grilling out. He loved being outdoors, especially working in his garden, planting the exact varieties of vegetables that his Grandpa Perry used to grow. He also spent many hours tending and picking flowers, using the green thumb he inherited from his mom.
Justin was predeceased by his great-grandmother, Clora Jones; grandmother, Joyce South; grandfather, Perry Clevenger; and grandmother, Ruth Haynes.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Clevenger; his children: Tyler (Khortnee) Weeks of Benton, and their daughter, Sutton and soon-to-arrive son; daughter, Madisyn Weeks of Hawaii; and daughter, Kyndal Clevenger of Christopher. He is also survived by his parents, Bryan and Inez Clevenger of Valier; grandmother, Patty (“Nana”) of Sesser; father-in-law, Mark Foster of Freeman Spur; mother-in-law, Donna Brown of Marion; brother, Jason (Stephanie) Clevenger of Springville, AL, and their daughters, Lillian, Naomi, and Rosie.
Additional survivors include brother-in-law, Bobby Brown and Melissa Neil of Lake of Egypt, and their children: Kristi (Austin) Summers, Tristen Brown, Tori Tucker, Lana Tucker, and Samantha Tucker; great-nieces, Paisley Arbuckle and Addison Tucker; sister-in-law Crystal (Chris) Martin of Marion; and their children, Noah Harpstrite and Baylee Martin; sister-in-law, Debra (Leonard) Futia of Lake of Egypt; and their children, Christopher Futia and Katie Futia.
He is also survived by uncles, Brent Clevenger of Sesser, Marty (Bambi) Harmon of Du Quoin, and Jeff Harmon of Sesser; aunts, Alisa Square of Naples, FL, and Dana (Allen) Byrns of Sesser; and cousins, Tyler Clevenger, Todd Harmon, Nathan (Natasha) Harmon, Cassidy (Caleb) Jones, Baleigh (Kyle) Fetters, Danae (Jarrett) Kelly, Sumer Harmon, and Addison Harmon.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Gilbert Funeral Home, 209 N. Emma Street, Christopher, IL. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, also at Gilbert Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Harrison Cemetery.
Donations can be made at Gilbert Funeral Home. Contributions will be given to a charity that was near and dear to Justin’s heart.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
