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Billy Judkins, age 84, departed this life Monday, October 28, 2013, at his home in Monticello. He was born May 23, 1929 in Drew County, AR to the late Marvin and Myrtle Collins Judkins.
Mr. Judkins was a Korean War veteran where he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star and the Korean Service Medal. He was a retired tractor mechanic, diesel engineer, tomato farmer, member of the American Legion, 5th R.C.T Division and was a Christian. His hobbies included gardening, camping and fishing. Also preceding him in death were a brother, J.S. Judkins and a sister, Bobbie Evans.
Billy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sue Judkins of Monticello; three brothers, Harold Judkins, Johnny Judkins and Terry Judkins all of Monticello; two sisters, Geneva Owens of Monticello and Betty Marshall of Crossett; a special brother-in-law, Roger Evans; a special niece, Debbie Owens; and a special friend, Ivory Ollison.
Mr. Judkins was a Korean War veteran where he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star and the Korean Service Medal. He was a retired tractor mechanic, diesel engineer, tomato farmer, member of the American Legion, 5th R.C.T Division and was a Christian. His hobbies included gardening, camping and fishing. Also preceding him in death were a brother, J.S. Judkins and a sister, Bobbie Evans.
Billy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sue Judkins of Monticello; three brothers, Harold Judkins, Johnny Judkins and Terry Judkins all of Monticello; two sisters, Geneva Owens of Monticello and Betty Marshall of Crossett; a special brother-in-law, Roger Evans; a special niece, Debbie Owens; and a special friend, Ivory Ollison.