David S. "Tree Man" Judkins, age 71, of Smithville passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his residence.

 He was born March 29, 1948 to his parents the late Oliver and Nodia Young Judkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Carlton and Cooper Judkins; sisters, Ravanell Culwell, Corina Young and an infant baby sister.

 Mr. Judkins was a Nurseryman and affiliated with Allen's Chapel United Methodist Church.

 He is survived by his wife, Janice Judkins of Smithville; children, Bryan (Georgette) Judkins of Smithville; Mary (Brian) Young  of Sparta; grandchildren, Mindy Evans and (De'Shawn), Daniel (Crystal) Young, Kayla (Daniel) Kincer, Brad (Angela) Emberton, Hannah Judkins, Zack (Mallory) Young; great-grandchildren, Kenya, Jordan, Carly, Charlee, Marshall, Baby Cash, O'Mari; brothers, Mack Judkins and Eddie Roy Judkins; several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

 Funeral service was held Tuesday October 1, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jeff Cripps officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

 Serving as pallbearers were Tommy Culwell, Kirk Winter, Daniel Young, Zack Young, Bradley Emberton, Daniel Kincer and Ronald Merriman.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

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