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William Judd Obituary
Mr. Judd was born July 6, 1932, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence Edwin Judd and Gertrude Mable Breisch Judd.
He graduated Allen High School in 1950 and entered the U.S. Air Force in 1951. Mr. Judd retired from Dover Air Force Base in 1979. His Air Force career included being assigned as a maintenance and flight crew member aboard the B-29 Bombers during the Korean Conflict stationed overseas. Then as C-119 Cargo plane flight engineer at Willow Grove NAS, PA. He was assigned to Dover AFB in 1968 and trained and flew as C-141 and C-5 flight engineer, instructor, and flight examiner during the Vietnam era. Mr. Judd was a active member of the Air Mobility Command Museum, working with the restoration crew. And a member of the Kent County Aeromodellers Club. He enjoyed gardening, bicycling, reading, upholstering furniture, road trips to PA., VA., and Washington D.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marian Minnich Judd, sister Doris L. Follweiler, brother Robert W. Judd.
He is survived by his sons, Rick S. Judd and wife Kathryn of VA, and Craig W. Judd of Dover; daughter, Cindy J. Wright and her husband Danny of Dover; grandchildren. Tyler and Joshua Wright.
Funeral services will be held 2PM, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the AMC Museum.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com
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Summer
July 31, 2023
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Mathew 5:4
Summer
July 31, 2023
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very difficult time. Mathew 5:4
Stephen Lowry - Weighmaster at Pinetree Corner Transfer Station
July 12, 2023
Craig, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From what I read your father was an American hero. We are thankful for his service.
Paul Yannucci
July 7, 2023
I am so very sorry to see of Bill's passing. I flew quite a few missions with Bill, and he always had some great wisdom to share, even though we flew different crew positions. My thoughts and prayers are with the Judd family at this time.
Barb Follweiler Seitzinger
July 7, 2023
Dear Uncle Bill, You will be missed everyday. The love you added to our family can never be replaced. We were more like FUN DAD and ADVENTUROUS DAUGHTER. You visited us in Japan during Vietnam & enjoyed the rest of the family. So glad we spent time with you on 6/7! Love, Barb
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
July 7, 2023
You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Grateful
July 6, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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