Norvel Lee Judkins Sr., 75
A factory worker and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Jess and Eva Luna Judkins; and was preceded in death by brother, Harry Judkins; sister, Elsie Judkins; and sisters-in-law, Violet and Laquida Judkins.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Magdalene Judkins; son, Norvel Lee Judkins Jr. of Smithville; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Joe Mantz of Smithville, Diane Fredricks of Wiley, Texas, Loyce and Eric Judkins of Liberty and Vickie Ellis of Smithville; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two foster children; brothers, Hobert, Lewis, Frank and John Judkins of Smithville; sisters, Mary Adcock and Gloria Jean Martin of Smithville, Eavlene Jefferies of Pennsylvania and Jessie Mae Flemmings of Indiana; uncle, Leonard Luna of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews, special caregivers, Amanda Knowles, Beth Rhody, Lori Orlando and April Lewis.
Services were held Monday at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville with Donnie Kelly and Kenneth Clayton officiating. Burial followed at Jaco Judkins Cemetery.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home of Smithville was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 22, 2006