Michael "Justin"

Key

Services are pending and will be confirmed Monday, November 16, 2026. 

Michael "Justin" Key, age 40 and current resident of Newton, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026.

He was born October 31, 1986, in Birmingham, AL. He was a 2006 graduate of Sebastopol High School, and then joined the United States Army, serving his country with two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After being discharged, he attended East Central Community College, obtaining certification in welding and HVAC. Justin's whole world revolved around his son, Jensen, and providing a secure and happy home. Favorite past times were traveling and planning trips with his family. He was a football season ticket holder for Alabama Crimson Tide - ROLL TIDE! Justin was a Christian by testimony of his faith and a member of the Union Church of Christ. Christmas was his favorite holiday, and he will be remembered for working hard for his family and providing for them.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Wayde Key and his grandparents, Roy and Betty Key of Jasper, AL, and Lacy Taylor of Little Rock, MS.

Survivors include his wife, Becca Coonce Key of Newton; his son, Jensen Key of Newton; two daughters, Chloe and Abby Hill, both of Newton; his mother, Debbie Key of Newton; two sisters, Kayla Key of Newton and Christy Jo Thrasher (Bill) of Jasper, IN; four special nieces, Brooklyn and Kelsie Boykin and Paisley and Makaila Munn, all of Newton; and other numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, or visit the website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com