Billy Thomas JUDKINS

Smithville, TN resident and Detroit, MI native Billy Thomas Judkins, age 65, was born July 10, 1944 and died October 26, 2009 at his residence following a sudden illness. A retired employee of Yorozu, he was the son of the late John B. and Georgia White Judkins. He was married to Karen Marie Fecteau Judkins who preceded him in death February 11, 2006. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Jane Keen, Frankie Lauderdale, Bobbie Doe and Betty Beard. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Dena Judkins of McMinnville; daughter, Karri Lynn Judkins of Smithville, TN; two grandchildren, Thomas Ryan "T.J." Judkins and Lauren Marie Judkins; two nieces, Terri Ford and Michelle Washer both of Smithville, TN and brother-in-law, Tom Keen of Smithville, TN. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009 in High's Chapel with Ted B. Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Bluff Springs Cemetery.