Lucius Nottingham Obituary

Lucius "Judge" Smith

Nottingham Jr.

Lucius "Judge" Smith Nottingham Jr., 87, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. He was born June 10, 1923, in Lynchburg, to Mr. Lucius Smith Nottingham Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Goffigon Nottingham. He was educated in Lynchburg Public Schools and Virginia Episcopal School. He attended the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. During World War II, he served as an enlisted man in the Third Infantry Division, I&R Platoon, Hq Co., 30th Infantry. He participated in eight campaigns and two D-Day invasions, Anzio and Southern France. Among his recognitions were the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star for gallantry in action, French Croix De Guerre with Palms and Presidential Unit Citation. He married the former Saville Morris of Jacksonville, Fla. in Nov. 1950. They moved to Jacksonville in Feb. 1953 and he worked for Carolina Lumber Company, retiring in Dec. 1989, as president. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Saville Morris of 41 years, whom passed away Jan. 1991. He remarried on June 7, 1997 to Mrs. June Elder Elarbee.

He is survived by his wife, June; his children, Judge III (Rhoda), Genny Reddick (Jim), Robert (Amy), and Carter (Laura); 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church, honorary life member of Florida Yacht Club, member 200 Club, former member Meninak Club, member of Hoo-Hoo Lumberman's Fraternity and former board member of Florida Lumber and Building Materials Association.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, 2010, at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park St., Jacksonville, Fla., followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers you may send memorials to Virginia Military Institute of Lexington, Va., or to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida of Jacksonville, Fla.

Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Edgewood Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Condolences may be offered at www.hardage-giddensedgewood.com.

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Published by The News & Advance on Dec. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Lucius Nottingham

11 Entries

January 1, 2011

I will miss Judge but always remember him as a member of the Greatest Generation, truly a remarkable man who lived a complete life. I will always cherish joining Judge and his buds for lunch at FYC and listening to war, VMI , hunting and boating stories. What a great man and wonderful customer. He will be missed. Gordon Terry (Jacksonville)

January 1, 2011

Dear June,Judge,Genny,Robert and Carter, We were so sorry to hear about Judge and want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,
Cathy Clark Capps
Cece Clark Parrish
Pen Clark,III

Garrett Miller

December 31, 2010

Genny, I did not know your Dad but reading his obituary I see why it is called the “greatest generation.” I am thankful for the life long love between our families. It has made the difference.

Eileen Corse

December 29, 2010

So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family.

Richard Forbes

December 28, 2010

Big Judge served in many capacities during his life, he was a son, soldier, husband, father, and businessman, but the one role I think defined him most was that of a VMI Cadet. The VMI family will miss Big Judge greatly...

March With Me

March with me you dashing lads.
Serve by me fair maids.
Jackson stands as still as night
Where Virginia's boys are laid.

â€œAll Accounted Forâ€� is called;
A lone bugler sounds retreat;
Cannon roars to call the dark;
Muffled thud of marching feet.

Rats to Firsts they soon become;
Through Limit's Gate then wander
Seeking out a destiny
Where honor calls them yonder.

Fighting wars and serving all;
Storied lives are told by sages.
Though their time with us was short;
Deeds done will shape the ages.

Shenandoah call your wards
Give them peace with setting sun.
Let them hear the bugler's call
When at last their duty's done.

Resting in sacred places
To watch as cadets follow
A trail they have marked so well
From arches, bluffs, and hollows.

March with me to distant drum,
Brazen lads and daring maids.
Sing the cadence of heroes
In bold chorus as light fades.

Rich Forbes '74

sara goffigon

December 28, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Judge's death. My best to the family.

December 28, 2010

I send my love to all in the family. We loved Judge so much and will miss him.
Gina Goffigon Cheriton, Virginia

December 27, 2010

I worked at Carolina Lumber Company in the late 70's. It was a pleasure to work for men like Robert Morris, Sr.,Judge Nottingham, and his son's. We've all been born into sin, imperfection and death. Romans 6:7 has always conforted me, when I've lost loved ones and friends....may it comfort the Nottingham family at this time. ------Steve Sassard

ditty stone

December 27, 2010

Much love to you all
We will miss Judge so much.
Love,Ditty and Mike

December 27, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I will certainly miss Big Judge at our family gatherings. He was someone truly special! Flo

Duffy Waters

December 27, 2010

Judge was an extraordinary gentleman and will missed by all who knew him. He had a great sense of honor and always acted accordingly.

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