Justin Tays

Funeral services for Justin Clarence Tays, age 39 of Cookeville, were held at 12 p.m. Saturday June 5 at Hampton's Crossroads Baptist Church. Rev. Maston Jackson will officiate. Interment will follow at Bohannon Cemetery in the Calfkiller Community. Justin's family received friends Friday from 5 - 8 p.m. and again Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of services both will be held at the church. Justin passed away suddenly Monday May 31, 2021 at his home. He was born September 26, 1981 to Clarence Tays Jr. and Charlotte Stafford Tays of Cookeville. Justin graduated from Cookeville High School in 2000 where was a member of the CHS football team. He was an avid collector of low riders and classic cars. He co-owned and operated American Roof and Construction and was a member of Hampton's Crossroads Baptist Church. Justin was an exceptionally loving father and husband, who naturally connected with others and easily established lifelong friendships. His caring way impacted everyone. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Michelle Nicole Montserrat Tays; two sons, Ezra Timothy Tays and Anson Clarence Tays; father-in-law, Eduardo Montserrat (Karelia Ruiz) of Miami, FL, mother-in-law, Monica Solano of Cookeville; brother, Sam (Beth) Tays of Cookeville; two brothers-in-law, Alan Monsterrat and Eddie Monsterrat of Miami; special cousins, Greg (Donna) Hutson, and Elizabeth Dodson all of Sparta; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence Tays Sr. and Gladys Neal Tays Hall of Monterey, Lando and Ruby Stafford of Sparta. Memorial contributions may be made to Mustard Seed Ranch, www.mustardseedranchtn.org. Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home was charge of arrangements (931)526-6111 Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.