JUDD, Thomas LeRoy (Tom)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 07/18/2014 Thomas LeRoy Judd, 83, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Vernon. He was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Alpine, the youngest son of Earnest Lewis and Mary Iva Sharp Judd. He lived all his life in Alpine except when he served his country in the U.S. Air Force in the early ‘50s. Tom worked for the Forest Service and took over the management of Judd Ranch after his father passed away in 1961 until his death. He was an avid rock hound, wood worker and loved to write stories. He was a member of the Luna Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Luna, N.M. Tom never knew how to say no and was a friend to everyone. The family would like to thank Tom’s friends who rallied around him and helped him so much in his later years of life. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Luna, N.M., with visitation one hour prior. Interment followed the services at the Alpine Cemetery with full military honors. If you would like to leave an online condolence for Thomas’ friends and family, visit www.burnhammortuary.com Burnham Mortuary of Eagar handled arrangements.