CPT Justin Clint Zielinski, 39, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on September 9, 2022, after battling cancer.

Justin was born on April 17, 1983, to Kenneth ‘Zeek’ and Merla Zielinski in Fort Worth, Texas. He was married to Kim for 19 years. Together they had two children, Zane and Zara. Justin enjoyed spending time with his family and working on his cars.

Justin had a passion for learning and was a first-generation college graduate, studying Business Administration and Systems Engineering. He achieved an Associate’s from Weatherford College (2003), Bachelor’s from Tarleton State University (2005), Master’s from Dallas Baptist University (2009), and Master’s from Stevens Institute of Technology (2017). Justin worked at Lockheed Martin MFC for 16 years. He was a Captain in the Texas Army National Guard Reserves, where he was a Military Intelligence Officer.

Justin is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Kim; his beautiful children, Zane and Zara; his parents, Zeek and Merla; sister, Desiree; and nieces and nephew.

Justin was predeceased by his grandparents, Leon and Dorothy Zielinski and Raymond and Loraine Baldwin.

Services will be held on December 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Galbreaith Pickard Hilltop Chapel in Willow Park, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Colorectal Cancer Alliance, an organization Justin felt strongly about.