James "Jim" Judd

Jim Judd (1960-2024)

James “Jim” Mark Judd, 63, of Cumming, Georgia, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 27th.

Words cannot express the sorrow felt by his family and friends at his passing, yet amidst our grief, we find solace in the knowledge that he now rests in the loving embrace of the Lord. Jim's presence enriched our lives in countless ways, and his memory will forever be etched in our hearts, a testament to the love and joy he shared with each of us. Though we mourn his loss deeply, we are grateful for the time we were blessed to spend by his side, and for the enduring legacy of love and loyalty he leaves behind. As we honor his life and legacy, let us take comfort in the cherished moments we shared and the knowledge that Jim's love will always continue to surround us. Until we meet again, dear Jim, rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord, knowing that you are deeply loved and profoundly missed.

Jim was born in Washington, D.C. on July 14, 1960, to Joseph H. and Elsbeth Ihrig Judd. He lived most of his life in the Maryland area and moved to Georgia in 2019 to care for his mother.

Jim dedicated six years of his life to the United States Army, where he specialized as both an Army Ranger and a Diver, two prestigious units within the armed forces.

After the military, Jim worked for a time as the owner of a BBQ restaurant and competed as a bull rider in the rodeo, but the majority of his career was spent in stonemasonry. As a historic mason and stone restoration superintendent, he worked on historic properties in the nation’s capital, including the Sidney R. Yates Building, the Supreme Court Building, the J. Edgar Hoover Building, and the National Zoo.

Jim was a Sales Associate at The Home Depot where he was well-known among the associates and customers. He was a faithful member of the First Redeemer Church and Gateway Church congregations.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Joseph H. Judd, and is survived by his mother, Elsbeth “Betty” Ihrig Judd, his brother and sister-in-law, J. David and Lori S. Judd, his sister, Esther Judd, and his three children, Rose Judd Horn, her husband Ryan Horn, and their children Riley, Melina, and Nadia Horn, James “Jimmy” Judd, and Catherine “Catie” Judd. He is also survived by his niece, Elizabeth “Lizz” Judd Gray, her husband, Taylor Gray, and their children Wesley and Amelia “Millie” Gray, and his nephew, Andrew Judd.

A funeral service will be held for friends and family on Saturday, April 6th at 10 A.M. at McDonald & Son Funeral Home at 150 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Georgia. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home starting at 9 A.M. The service will be officiated by Rev. Mike Schmid, pastor at First Redeemer Church in Cumming, Georgia, where Jim was active in Sunday school and the men’s ministry.

A graveside service and interment will be on Tuesday, April 9th at 10:45 A.M. at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery at 1122 Sunrise Beach Road in Crownsville, Maryland. The service will be officiated by Rev. Mark Tanious, pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, Maryland. Jim was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church, where he participated in Sunday school and volunteered with divorce care.

In place of flowers, contributions may be made to The Gideons International (https://www.sendtheword.org/) in his memory.

In honor of James Judd, we encourage you to leave your cherished memories of him and upload photos to the memorial page dedicated to his life. His story is not just about his life's journey, but also about the lives he touched along the way. We hope that by sharing your stories, we can keep his memory alive and continue to find joy in the love he left behind.

Arrangements are in the care of McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Dr. Cumming, GA 30040, 770-886-9899.