Paul "Mouse" Justice RIP (Tillis fiddler)

[Johnny Cox]

Long time fiddle player for Mel Tillis, Paul "Mouse" Justice passed away this past weekend after a long battle with Alzheimers. Paul worked with the Tillis band for many years and also played at the famous Hunters Lodge in Va. Paul had been living with his sister in Califtornia.

[Sid Hudson]

Sorry to hear that news.

Paul was a dear friend of mine and I worked with him at Hunters Lodge shortly after Charlton left Tubb in the early 70s.

Hands down those Justice brothers were the funniest bunch of guys I have ever been around.

[Jack Stoner]

Sorry to hear about him. I met him here in Florida when his brother (fiddle picker) was still living. There are couple of Justice's still around this area including the one that is a bass picker.

[Tim Sergent]

Man I hate to hear this.. Mouse and I watched the sun come up many mornings through the front windshield of Mel's tour bus. So many great memories over the 3 years I was with Mel. RIP Mouse...

[Steve Hinson]

Mouse is as famous among Nashville sidemen as anyone you could name...as Sid said,he was the funniest man you could ever meet...we will miss him!

[Bob Hempker]

This is sad news. Mouse was a fine musician, and a good guy. He was a super-funny character. He will be sadly missed.

[Fred Justice]

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing.
God rest his soul.

[Dennis Atkins]

I first met "Mouse" when I produced some steel shows in Minnesota, and had the fortune of booking Terry Bethel when he was in town with Mel Tillis. Terry brought Mouse, Chuck Landry, Milton Quackenbush and a trumpet player named Gary, with him from the Tillis band, and the show they gave everyone was nothing less then the best.

I really got to appreciate what great musicians there are in traveling bands, and we never to get to meet them one on one. I was glad that I met some of the best. Rest in Peace "Mouse" and thanks for all the fine music that you left behind for us to treasure in your memory.

Dennis

[Al Miller]

RIP "Mouse" May the lord hold and keep your soul and your family and friends at this time.. I bet Charlton is Glad to see him today. These guys are few and far between anymore . I remember him from Hunters lodge when i was a very! very! Young Buddy Charlton Student and my Dad would take me out there at least a weekend a month to See Buddy And "Mouse" those days i will never ever forget!! I was 11 yrs old and BUDDY CHARLETON would have me set in on his guitar and standing right next to me was PAUL JUSTICE "MOUSE" Grinning almost as big as my Dad!! Good Memories!! God Speed Paul ..
Boo Miller
Thanks for posting Johnny !

[Terry Bethel]

I can't say enough good things about Paul, Great musician, good roomie on the road, and one of the funniest guys I have ever met.
When Paul first came on Mels band I took him home with we one night, couldn't find a motel room. My kids got up the next morning, Paul was sleeping in the den and they went running upstairs and asked their mother who was the man sleeping in the den. She told them it was Paul, she then asked them why and they replied, "well he woke up and took a drink out of that brown bottle and rolled over and went back to sleep",
He didn't like being called "mouse" so I called him "Mr Paul"
I love you Paul and I will miss you,
Terry Bethel