Howard Judy

DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Howard J. Judy, age 91, died Monday, November 2, 2015

FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Hopewell Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Will follow in the Church Cemetery

VISITATION: 2:00 – 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2015 prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

HISTORY: Mr. Judy was born March 7, 1924 in Saint George, SC a son of the late Malcom and Sinclaire Fogle Judy. He was a proud veteran of World War II and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a retired employee of International Paper Company with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, the Hopewell Brotherhood, and the American Legion. One of his proudest moments was traveling with a local group to Washington to view the WW II Memorial. Howard enjoyed fishing, high school football, yard work, and loved to travel. He never met a stranger and loved making people laugh. Mr. Judy was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. In walking by faith, he left a strong legacy of serving Christ to his loving family. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Vera W. Judy; 2 brothers, his twin Homer and Guy Judy; and by 2 sisters, Delores Evans and Marilyn Slister.

SURVIVORS:
2 Daughters: Brenda Gayle (Cecil) McLain, and Linda Ann (Leverne) Shoemake both of Patrick, SC
1 Sister: Betty Jean (Hampy) Eadon of Saint George, SC
4 Grandchildren: Michael (JoAnne) McLain of Greenville, SC, Michelle (Pastor Scott) Wallace, Jennifer (Mike) Crawford both of Chesterfield, SC, and Pastor Steven (Vicky) McLain of Spartanburg, SC
8 Great Grandchildren: Morgan and Nick Wallace; Noah, Zachary, and Ashlyn McLain; Mackenzie and Michael Crawford; and Eli McLain

MEMORIALS: May be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 15066 Hwy. 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709


Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Judy family.