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Robert Judy Obituary
Ocala - Robert A. Judy, 81, Equine Artist, died at home under the care of Hospice of Marion County on April 8, 2010. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and lived in Ocala the last 40 years. Robert had three careers: racetrack and horse farm worker; missionary linguist with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Bolivia, South America; and equine artist. He also taught Bible studies for many years and received a national award as a lay Bible teacher of the year in his denomination. His oil portraits of thoroughbred horses were commissioned by many horse farm owners and exhibited locally and nationally. He was an Associate member of the American Academy of Equine Art. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith Emerich Judy; sons Paul Jonathan, Ocala; Ethan Ernest (Julie), Summerfield; and a daughter Hannah Murray(Ed), Spring Hill; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM, Saturday, April 17th at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 7171 State Road 200, Ocala. Gifts in his memory may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel. 352-622-4141.
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Sharon Crute
April 27, 2010
I am honored to have known Bob and be inspired by his amazing, beautiful paintings. With love and blessings to all...his legacy lives on forever.
April 17, 2010
We send our condolences and prayers that the Lord will comfort you all in the loss of your husband, father, and grand dad. We also rejoice to hear that he ran his race and remained faithful to the end and is now with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Bill and JoAnn Tydings
Donna Plaster
April 17, 2010
He will be greatly missed but he will live on in our hearts and in the portraits of thoroughbred horses he painted.
April 16, 2010
Sorry for your loss, He is home with our Lord. Our deppest sympathy. Midge Dunham & Son David Lawson.
Lisa Rogers Whitener
April 16, 2010
Paul, Ernie, Hannah, and Mrs. Judy:
I, like some of the others, have not seen any of you for quite some time, but I still have very fond memories of my times at the Judy house back in the 70's. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Laura Wilson Beasley
April 16, 2010
Mrs. Judy, Paul, Ernie and Hannah,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and husband. I will always remember the wonderful times I spent with your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Woodward
April 15, 2010
Uncle Bob was a quite family man and great Artist who will be greatly missed by family and all. My condolences to Aunt Judith, Paul, Earnie and Hannah.
Gary, Christine and Brandon Woodward
Becky Winter(Ricketson)
April 15, 2010
My heart goes out to Paul Ernie and Hannah. Haven't seen you all in a while. I lost both parents in 2008 so I know the pain. God speed to you all.
Becky Winter(Ricketson)
Sharon Barnes
April 15, 2010
Mr. Judy was our neighbor for many, many years. I was honored to know him, and experience his kindness, his gentleness and his humility. He was blessed with a richness of spirit that never faltered and the beauty of his spirituality shone outwardly. We shared a love of animals, his beloved greyhounds, and the thoroughbreds he worked with and portraits he painted. He was truly humble, a devoted family man, and humanitarian. The lives he touched through his dedication to God, and his magnificent paintings leave a lasting legacy for future generations. I can imagine him now, with his old friend, Dr. Fager, under the shade trees of Heaven. May he now rest in the peace and serenity he so much deserved for a life well spent. My condolences and love to his wife Judy, and his family, for I know his passing will leave an irreplaceable void in their lives. His earthly life has ended, but his candle will shine brightly for eternity. God bless you Mr. Judy -- an exceptional man among men. I will miss you.
Your friend and former neighbor,
Sharon Barnes and Family
Cathy Williams
April 15, 2010
I didn't know the man but did know his painting. He was a wonderful painter the horses just came alive. He will be missed
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