Jerry was born in Electra, Texas on Wednesday, August 24, 1932, Henry Grady and Mary Edna (Saxon) Judd.
Jerry’s family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he attended Central High School and he graduated from the University of Tulsa. He married his college sweetheart, Mary Virginia O’Shea from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Jerry started his United States Air Force career and after he received his wings, his Strategic Air Command (SAC) began with an assignment to the 379th Bombardment Wing based at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida. Jerry was a Radar Navigator/Bombardier for the Boeing B-47. They were assigned to the 823rd Air Division. Jerry and Mary’s daughter, Julie, was born in Miami Beach, Florida.
After completing his three year ROTC commitment they moved to Dallas, Texas where Jerry began his over 42 year career with IBM. IBM in those early days stood for “I’ve Been Moved” and they lived in many places from New Mexico, Connecticut, California, Louisiana, and three times in Dallas, Texas. Jerry and Mary’s daughters, Lisa and Susan, (twins) were born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Jerry loved his job with IBM and he especially enjoyed working with his customers. He enjoyed hosting his customers at the Olympics, Super Bowls, US Tennis Opens, Ryder Cups and especially the Master’s Golf Tournament. He was proud of the fact that all three daughters followed in his footsteps working for IBM.
Jerry was an active member of All Saints Catholic Church, serving in many capacities. Jerry and Mary were part of the Newcomers Welcome Committee for years. He was an Usher, Greeter, then Minister of Holy Communion, and Lector to Masters of Ceremony. He especially loved working with the Altar Server Program.
Jerry was an amazing husband, father, brother, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend and will be deeply missed every day.
A special thank you is extended from the Judd family to Jerry’s many doctors and nurses that cared for him during the past 4 years.
Jerry was preceded in death by his mother;Mary Edna Saxon Judd, father; Henry Grady Judd brothers; Saxon Judd, Jack Judd, and Jim Judd, and sister-in-laws; Betty Judd, Billye Judd, and Mildred Judd.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary, and his three daughters Julie Judd (Kevin) Liesenfelt, Lisa Judd, and Susan Judd; grandchild Kevin Judd Liesenfelt; Sister-in-Law Elizabeth O’Shea Beven and husband Dr. Terry Beven of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 13, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., reception in the fellowship hall will follow, All Saints Catholic Church 5231 Meadowcreek Drive Dallas, Texas 75248.
If friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to All Saint's Catholic Church Altar Server Program, Attention: Mary Davis 5231 Meadowcreek Drive Dallas, Texas 75248
