Jody's Legacy
Joell ‘Jody’ Justus lost his fight with Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis on April 26, 2024. He left behind a loving family and a network of friends determined to make sure Jody’s life is remembered and his loss leads to something positive by saving the lives of others.
He had symptoms of liver failure that he assumed were other common ailments, like allergies or circulation issues, but they were actually clues that his liver was being irreversibly damaged by Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
Jody ignored the signs and the advice of doctors regarding his liver function. Both Jody and his family, assumed that any issues could be resolved with medical care, and he would make a decision to seek treatment for his AUD eventually. Tragically, he did not have that chance.
