James Herbert Judy

TSGT James Herbert Judy, 84, of Bowman, SC, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 6605 Charleston Hwy, in Bowman, S.C.  Rev. Steve Scott and Rev. Jimmy Fanning will be officiating.  Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:00 P.M. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at The First Baptist Church in Bowman prior to the funeral service.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren; Brandon, Chad, Holden, Joseph, Scott and Phillip.

Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren; Kanyon, Trent, Jacob, Waylon, Parker and nephews Randy and Robbie.

He was born in South Carolina on May 3, 1936 to the late Oliver Malichi Judy & the late Mae Ruth Patrick Judy. He attended Orangeburg High School and immediately joined The United States Air Force in 1955.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was stationed in Yokota, Japan, Taiwan, and various places around the United States.  While in service he became a specialist for Morse Code and also a chef.  He married his beloved wife, Wilma Rae Judy on July 13, 1962 and retired from the service after 20 years on  July 1, 1975.  After retirement, James held numerous jobs throughout the years at Koyo Bearing, Willington Academy, Harleyville Builder Supply, and Co-owner of Mobile Home Supply in Orangeburg, SC.  Mr. Judy was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowman for 40 years where he served as a Deacon, head of Men's Prayer Breakfast and Happy Hearts.  He enjoyed making people laugh, birdwatching, and most of all, telling people about the Lord. Mr. Judy was predeceased by his parents, 9 of his siblings, and a granddaughter Layla Judy.

In addition to his wife of 58 years, survivors include his children, Teresa (Ronnie) Nix of Bowman, SC, Melinda (Pete) Weatherford of Bowman, SC, and Mike Judy of Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Cassie Fox, Brandon Nix, Tiffany Hitzler, Chad Newsome, Holden Judy, Nikki Griffin, Scott Weatherford, and Phillip Weatherford; siblings, Anna Mae Weathers, Lucile Mock, and John Judy.  He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call the residence of Mrs. Wilma Rae Judy.

Memorials May be made to the First Baptist Church in Bowman at P.O. Box 216 Bowman, S.C. 29018.