Justin, you was an amazing person to work with, your passion for everything you did was remarkable. You made a real difference at Whatley Quarry and this is a big ask, many people have tried, not all succeed! What I remember the most is the energy you gave to a room, you gave everyone a buzz. You always made me smile as you were such an incredibly positive person. You always had such a big smile. You was someone who genuinely cared about people, you always asked how I was, how were peoples families, you always remembered peoples names I will miss you, everyone you worked with will miss you and Heidelberg Materials will miss you Rest Easy Justin…

Justin, what can I say?  When I first joined the team you were one of the biggest sources of support and help. Nothing was ever to much trouble. I think I can say with certainty that without the support you gave, my last few years would have shaped up differently. It was my pleasure to share a beer with you on occasion, pick your brains about quarrys and blasting, talk about drones and nerd out about what we do as part of the HM team. A lasting memory will always be the ‘tour’ of Wells to see the famous spots used in Hot Fuzz. What a funny night full of laughs and smiles as a group.  Thanks for everything!…

Justin, what can I say; I was lucky enough to work alongside Justin who shared his genuine warmth with a concern for others and would go out of his way to help. A Top Man, always there for a chat, advice and a laugh. You will be greatly missed, but not forgotten – I will raise a glass “The Greater Good” Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Justin’s family and friends…

Justin what a ‘top bloke’. ‘Justincredible’. Working with Justin was always a pleasure. On the many TEAMs calls he had infectious enthusiasm, always had a smile with a laugh and a ‘can do’ attitude. During the calls taking the opportunity to introduce me to Claire and the family, as well as the dog trying to get in on the action at times. He was so proud of his family and what they were achieving. We were lucky to have him as part of the Heidelberg Materials National Ops team and he certainly made a positive difference to every Team member and the whole business. On occassion we may have also discussed our love of ‘spoons’ and their latest offerings even sending me a photo of his latest breakfast at times! In the short few years we knew each other he kept me topped up with ‘Merch’ and was keen to show off his latest collection. Such a lovely man you will be sorely missed. My condolences to Claire, Georgina, Henry, Harriet….

I did not know Justin for very long, I only recently became a colleague of his when I became part of the National Operations Team at Heidelberg Materials.  They say first impressions count and my first and lasting impression of Justin is of an extremely dedicated, hard working, courageous, friendly, helpful all round good guy.  Justin was always there to help me navigate the onboarding process, get me set up on various systems, order me things that I needed for my job and as a fellow drone pilot, give advice and share experiences.  Justin always knew where and who to go to to get things sorted and there was so much respect for him within the company that people were willing to help at the mention of his name.  Justin proved invaluable to me during those first few months and for that I will always be grateful to him.  Rest in peace Justin, and please accept my sincerest condolences to his wife Claire, children Georgina, Henry and Harriet and all who knew him. Stuart…

In the short time I knew Justin he left a lasting impact on me. During my time in his team, he provided me with support and help no matter what the problem was. His knowledge of the industry was immesurable and whatever the problem he had the answer, or knew where to find them. Even during great adversity, he managed to keep spirits up, always the one having a laugh and a joke even at later events. He was an inspiration that will be missed, but never forgotten. Luke…

My words from Friday…… Justin meant many things to many different people. He was a son, husband, father, freemason and colleague. For me he was my friend. I first met Justin when he joined the Ambulance Service, we spent many hours together on shift, my abiding memories are of two middle aged men laughing like school boys and going around to see Claire for some home made cake when on standby in the ambulance. In someways we were different, Justin was quiet when I was noisy, he was calm when I was excitable and he was relaxed when I was boisterous, however we did have many similar traits and values. We both understood what patriotism and duty meant, we strongly believed in the concepts of honesty, loyalty, integrity and honour. I choose to believe that Justin became my friend because we complimented each other and that we were content in each other’s company. I know I choose Justin to be my friend for a very simple reason, he made my world a better place….

 My Tribute to my friend and neighbour Justin 29th November 2025 Howard Worsley   I stand here to give tribute to my friend and neighbour Justin Collis. My favourite memory of Justin is not the times he helped me push my trailer boat under the shelter at the end of our garden, nor the many street parties that he and Clare have organised over the years to celebrate VE day or a royal birthday, it’s the day he joined me in attempting to get rid of a wasp’s nest. The wasps had been proliferating one summer and the children identified that they were all coming from a large nest hanging from a tree in our garden that overlooked the street. Justin’s strategy was simply to attack the nest straightaway with a saw, mine, was to be more cautious and to approach the nest with an axe but donned in a  motorcycle helmet and gloves. The minute Justin lifted his saw, he was attacked by a wasp….one flew straight out and stung him in the face and he rushed down the street clutching his neck. I too was attacked but without damage thanks to the bike gear. Once Justin had…

I met Justin for the first time in January 2020 and liked him from day one. He taught me a lot about limestone quarrying and really impressed me with his knowledge, work ethic and care for all those he came in contact with. Despite moving to another part of the business, we kept in regular contact and always had a good laugh and he had an excellent sense of humour, which I am sure  helped him cope through his illness. He will be greatly missed and I really will miss our talks. Rest in Peace mate. My sincererest condolences to Claire, Georgina, Henry, Harriet, his family and friends….

I’m engaged to Claires best friend, Toya. Getting to know Justin was a privilege. He was kind, funny, warm and loved his wife and children an incredible amount. Justin battled Cancer so hard and so fiercely, until the end he was smiling and keeping his chin firmly up. Only the week before he passed, I hugged him and said bye after their wedding renewals and he said to me “Look after Toya, make her happy and get her down the aisle” I will Justin, and you’ll be part of the celebrations when we do get married. Gone way to soon but never ever forgotten, how could you possibly ever forget him?! Rest peacefully mate x…

It is with great sadness that I write to express my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Justin Collings. Justin was not only a valued colleague but also a kind and generous soul who consistently went above and beyond to support others. I had the privilege of working with Justin on many occasions, and his willingness to volunteer his time and efforts was remarkable. Whether it was offering assistance, sharing his expertise, or simply being a reassuring presence, Justin was always someone you could rely on. You knew you could pick up the phone at any time and reach out to him—whether for a gentle, uplifting conversation or for the support you needed. It is truly heartbreaking that our Lord has taken Justin from us at such a young age. His passing is a profound loss not only for his family and friends but also for all of us who had the honor of working alongside him. Justin’s warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for others will leave a lasting legacy, and he will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Justin’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult…

Justin was such a profesisonal, knowledgable, determined and enagaing person to work with.  He came across as such a positive guy – always concentrating on the positives rather than the negatives!  Our business was lucky to have someone who was such a great team player and so passionate in everything he did, not just for us in Heidelberg but the wider mineral industry – legend!  All my condolences to Claire, Georgina, Henry, Harriet and all is family and friends.  …

I worked with Justin for the last 5 years and he was a man of many qualities. In these years, I have faced the biggest challenges of my working career and he helped me through them. I had a young family at that time and he would always make sure that we were ok and I spent needed time with them. When I was down he would find a way to get me motivated again, when I was stuck he would always give me support. He was someone that I will always remember for helping me in times of need.   Thank you Justin, you got me through some tough times.  We will all miss you.  Vince, Claire, Arlo, Darby …

Sending so much love to you all. Justin was a wonderful man and a true gentleman. He was kind and considerate and never got frustrated at my lack of knowledge on what he was tellig me about (usually about shooting/guns). It was great to stay in touch with him, often checking in with life’s changes. He will be remembered always by us.   Love and hugs   Hannah and Jake xx 💕 🚑 …

Justin was an ECA at Shepton Station during my time there from 2008 till 2011. He was a true character who was happy to voice his opinions but always did it with humour . . Always happy to challenge if needed but very happy to dig in and support when that was needed , Justin was a true crewmate and very valuable on station . . I’m sorry I can’t make it Friday mate , I will be thinking of you and your family . . Mate you were a good friend , sleep well …