James Edward Judkins, 57, a McMinnville resident and DeKalb County native, died May 30 in St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was the groundskeeper at Bridgestone, member of the Primitive Baptist Church and son of the late Gene Edward Judkins and Emma Bell Redmon Cantrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by stepfather, Alton Morgan Cantrell.
Mr. Judkins was married Sept. 23, 1977 to Johnnie Carolyn Davenport Judkins, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Anna Marie Judkins of McMinnville; special daughter Natalie Anne Judkins of McMinnville; grandmother Sarah Ophalene Judkins of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law Ricky Lynn and Shelia Judkins of McMinnville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Ronnie Johnson, Jean Ann and Allen Paris and Rita and Pat Ray, all of McMinnville. Several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive.
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with elder Ricky Arnold to officiate. Interment will follow at New Bildad Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. Thursday until time of service at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.