Justin was born in Lamar, Colorado on December 23, 1947, to Winnie and Lee Flora. Justin loved growing up in Lamar where he began working in the family business, Flora Rexall Drugs, at an early age. After graduating from high school, Justin attended CU where he became a life-long Buffs fan, and later graduated from Regis University. In the years between college and marriage his love of music was expressed in his membership in the rock and roll band, “House of Rhythm.” In those years they played many gigs throughout southeastern Colorado.
He met Elaine Haswell while at CU, she at CSU, and they married in Denver on March 6, 1971. They began their married life in Lamar where Justin was a real estate broker and appraiser. He was involved in many community activities including president of the Planning and Zoning Board and a member of the Honkers. He loved playing softball in the summer and continued that until his boys were of “baseball age,” when he began coaching their teams.