Samuel O'brient Judkins

Samuel O’Brient Judkins, also known as “Mickey” to those 

who knew him best, was born to the late Norman and Victoria 

Judkins on May 19, 1946 in Warrenton County, North 

Carolina. He entered his eternal rest on Wednesday June 26, 

2024 at The Laurels of Bon Air Rehab Facility. 

He attended John R. Hawkins High School in Warren County, 

North Carolina graduating in 1964 as a tradesman in brick 

masonry. He later joined Jordan Chapel Baptist Church of 

Henderson, North Carolina. He then moved to Richmond, 

Virginia in January of 1965. He worked as a brick mason and 

concrete finisher for 40 years and officially retired in 2011. 

He enjoyed watching sports, especially football, baseball, and 

motorsports. But most of all spending time with his family. 

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three 

brothers: James Edward Judkins, Wilbert Lee Judkins, 

Norman Macon Judkins Jr., and one sister; Barbara Ann 

Judkins Fields. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; two sons; Vincent 

McDonald Judkins (Janice); Samuel O’Brient Alford (Brandi); 

and one daughter; Chasitity Danielle Starks; former wife, Lucy 

B. Judkins; special beloved companion, Shirley Ann Lee; 6 

grandchildren, 3 great grand-children along with a host of 

nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends