The body of a missing Melbourne man, Justin Males, 34 years old, was found in a park in Melton on Wednesday.
Males had been missing since July 11, when he was last seen walking towards Toolern Creek after meeting a man on the gay dating app Grindr.
Victoria Police confirmed that Males’ death is not being treated as suspicious. A post mortem evaluation will be led to decide the reason for death.
Males’s family and friends have been devastated by his death. His father, Kym Males, said that Justin was “a beautiful person” who was “loved by everyone who knew him.”
“”He had such a great amount to live for” Kym Guys said. “He was just starting to turn his life around”.
justin males obituary:
Justin Males’s obituary was published in the Melbourne Herald Sun on Thursday. The obituary described Males as a “kind and gentle soul” who was “loved by all who knew him”.
Justin Males was born on March 8, 1989, in Melbourne, Australia. He was the youngest of three children. He grew up in Melton and attended Melton High School. After high school, Justin studied at TAFE and worked as a mechanic.
Justin was a kind and gentle soul. He was always willing to help others.He had an energy for music and wanted to sing. He was also a talented artist.
Justin was a cherishing and given child, sibling, and companion. He will be essentially missed by all who knew him.
Memorial Service for Justin Males:
A memorial service for Justin Males will be held on Saturday August 5, at 11:00 AM at the Melton Baptist Church. The help will be trailed by a gathering at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Beyondblue Foundation, a mental health organization in Australia.
Justin Males’ Legacy:
Justin Males’ death is a tragedy, but his legacy will live on. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul who was loved by all who knew him.
His death is a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need to reach out for help if you or someone you know is struggling.
