, has passed away. He was born in Page County, Virginia, and lived a long life marked by strength and integrity. Judd earned degrees from Berea College and LSU, where he met his wife Janet.

The couple married in 1960 and spent 65 years together. Judd's career was in the steel industry, starting at North Texas Steel Co. in 1963.

He held various leadership positions before retiring in 2005. Further details about his life and career are available from the Fort Worth Report. , the full story can be found through the Fort Worth Report.