Obituary for Bernie Judd

Ponca City Now - May 21, 2019 3:17 pm

Bernie Judd – Veteran

July 24, 1933 – May 17, 2019

Bernie Judd, age 85, of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 22 , 2019 at Blackwell Cemetery.

He was married to Bonnie Atwell in Frebruary 1964, in Pasadena, Texas. As a young man Bernie raced cars and later worked as a mechanic for Houston Lighting and Power Company. He proudly served his country in the US Navy on the USS Howard D Crow. Bernie enjoyed the outdoors and took his family camping and hunting regularly. Hunting trips were filled with stories and laughter shared with families of his dear friends he gained while in the Navy. Bernie later enjoyed his hobby by owning and operating San Jacinto Sporting Goods in Pasadena, TX. He was a long time member of the National Rifle Association. After retirement, Bernie and Bonnie moved to Blackwell, OK where they found a new host of friends. Bernie worshiped at Immanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; son, John Judd of Mulvane, Kansas; daughter, Shiela Wheeler and her husband, Jess of Raytown, Missouri; grandchildren; James Judd and Judd Wheeler; several nieces, nephews; family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his sisters; Margaret Jane, Beulah May and Martha Mary Louise.

The family would like for you to leave memories of Bernie at www.troutblackwell.com

Source: Trout Funeral Home