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Homegoing Celebration: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:00 am in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street
Visitation: Monday, January 2, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
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Racine – John Adam Judon, age 83, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
John was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi on December 9, 1933 to the late Peter and Emma Lou (nee: Johnson) Judon. His family moved to Racine when he was seven years old. On December 12, 1954, John was united in marriage with the love of his life, Mary (nee: Kirksey) Judon, who preceded him in death on January 6, 2012.
John proudly served our Country with the United States Army. He was employed by Nash, American Motors and Chrysler since age 18, retiring as a die setter after 40 years of service. John was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church was he served as a volunteer. During his lifetime, he enjoyed drawing, building toys out of wood, was a boxer, watched sports and westerns. Above all, John was a true family man who believed in helping out family members in their time of need.
Surviving are his adored daughter, Donna Judon; cherished granddaughters, Mary (Stephen) Davis and Jennifer (Bode) Aremy; great-grandchildren, Darrius Quincy Judon-Carpenter, Malise Adonna Judon-Carpenter and Frede Marie Judon; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barbara McWhorter, Jenell Hall, Barbara Kirksey, Sarah Jean (Robert) Walker, Jerome Kirksey, Bernice Warner, Venery Morgan and Florine Judon; son-in-law, Fred Turner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by his sisters, Nellie Virginia Shaw and Dorothy Martin; brother, Ezekial Judon; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Johnnie Bell, John Kirksey, Bernie “Tom” McWhorter, George Shaw and Robert Hall.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:00 am in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby and Rev. Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 am.
Kimberly Allen says
My deepest condolences to you ms donna judon. Prayers going up for you and your family. God bless.
Mary Golden-Cannon says
Donna you have my condolence praying with you and for you.
Ronnie & Teresa Bell- McMorris says
Donna, our sincere condolences to you, the grandchildren, greatgrand children, the Judon and Martin family, we all love him and already missing Uncle John, We thank God for such a wonderful man, We love you dear, yet praying
Patricia & James Bland Jr. says
Sorry for your loss he will be miss.
Anonymous says
Rip uncle John I love u so much
MeLisa "Missie Bell" Churchwell says
My LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO MY FAMILY. MY Uncle was a very Humble Loving Forgiving Man, He truly showed what greater Love to give your life for someone else. Love you Uncle John
Thomas & Renee Martin says
My condolences to you and your family, I loved Uncle John, now he gone home to be with Aunt Mary, and sisters and brother. Sleep on Uncle John, take your rest, we loved you, but God loves you best. R.I.H.
Don Freeman says
My condolences to the entireJudon family. John was a very close friend of my father’s. Finest Freeman Jr until his death. On behalf of the Freeman Family. You have our deepest sympathy. Blessings continue to flow like water!!!!
Robert Leon Carter sr says
you’ll be missed uncle. I’ve learned so much from you. Love and miss you much!
Carter family!
Kevin Hadley says
So sorry for your loss may God give you peace
Sharon martin says
So unbelievable, to soon after mommy, you will be sadly missed by many, such a gentle soul, wow just wow, look Like its a family reunion going on in heaven,
Happy New Year
Emma Judon says
A beautiful soul full of love has ascended to heaven, away from us all, but closer to God leaving us with loneliness and sadness. Today you are not with us in the flesh, but you will always be in our hearts. Rest in paradise Uncle John I love you and will miss you!