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James Elmo Judkins
December 26, 1930 - March 10, 2023

James Elmo Judkins, age 92 of Monticello, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Belle View Nursing and Rehab. He was born December 26, 1930, in Drew County, AR to the late Norris Owen Judkins and Nettie Lee Crass Judkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Stella Bullock Judkins; and one son, James Robert Judkins.

He was the retired owner of Judkins Machine and Welding Shop. Prior to opening the machine shop, he worked for MonArk Boat Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. After he retired, he took up woodworking and created many nice pieces for his family. Elmo was a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Tommy Judkins and wife Bettye of Monticello; one daughter, Brenda Chisom and husband Raymond of Monticello; five grandchildren, Pam Barnett and husband Billy, Eric Chisom and wife Stephanie, James Judkins and wife Leslie, Daniel Judkins and wife Heidi and Thomas Judkins and wife Madelyn; nineteen great-grandchildren, Corey, Kailey Raye, Brodey, Kaitlyn, Ethan, Lindsay, Whitney, Luke, Hezekiah, Moriah, Josiah, Judah, Micah, Boaz, Isaac, Ester, Eden, Jude, and Samuel;and four great-great-grandchildren, Hudson, Owen, Emmett, Davis and expecting one more in August.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Roper and Rev. James Judkins officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.


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