June 14, 2022
80-year-old Eddie Roy Judkins of Smithville, TN passed away Monday June 13, 2022 at his residence in Smithville. He was retired from the DeKalb County Central Office and a member of the Keltonburg Methodist Church. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with internment to follow at DeKalb Cemetery. David Hill will officiate. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 5pm until 7 pm and on Wednesday from 9am until the service time at 11am.
Mr. Judkins was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Nodie Young Judkins; his wife, Allie Edith Fults Judkins; a daughter, Angela Judkins; 4 Brothers and one Sister-in-law, Carlton and Irene Judkins, Cooper Judkins, David Judkins, and Mack Judkins; 3 Sisters and one Brother-in-law, Ravanell and Ferman Culwell, Corina Young, and Clara Judkins. Survivors include 3 Daughters and Sons-in-law, Denise (Ronald) Merriman of Smithville, Mary (Kirk) Winter of Dowelltown, and Sherry (Donnie) Stanley of McMinnville; 3 Grandchildren, Cooper Stanley of McMinnville, Kelly (Ryan) Huling of Smithville, and Lorrie Merriman (Justin) of Smithville. 2 Great Grandchildren, Maddie Huling of Smithville, and Zachary Huling of Smithville, 1 Beloved Sister-in-law Janice Judkins of Smithville, Cousin and special friend Frank Judkins of Smithville. A host of Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and Friends also survive.