Glenn “Papa” Judd

Glenn “Papa” Judd passed away on July 24, 2021, at the age of 76, in Georgetown, Texas.

Glenn wore many hats as a husband, father, grandfather, and veteran to name a few. He is survived by his wife, Claudette “Meme” Judd, and three children, Brandon Judd, Sherri Young, and Christal Judd, and their spouses, along with his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Glenn was known for his famous one-liners that include, but are not limited to, “Gah!” “36?!” ”Turkey??” and “What was it I liked, Claude??.” He graduated from Clarendon High School in ’63 where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He went on to graduate from Texas State in ’79 with a degree in Commercial Arts.

Glenn was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy, Texas Longhorn, East View Patriot, and Clarendon Bronco fan. Though there were many tense nights due to his unrequited love for the Cowboys (yes – even during their losing streaks), he filled his home with laughter, family, and chaos ‘round-the-clock.

Glenn was a highly decorated hero with honors including Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with V, and two Purple Hearts among many others. He served in Public Affairs and helped facilitate the visit from Ronald Reagan when he gave his famous “tear down that wall” speech, as well as the spy exchange of Anatoly Shcharansky. While serving in Berlin, he was a press escort for Ralph Lauren, Bill Wallace, and Harrison Ford. He also served two tours in Vietnam. After 23 years of service in the Army, he retired as a Sergeant Major.

His final retirement in the civilian world was at Home Depot. Despite not receiving commissions, his competitive nature led him to be rewarded as the 2nd best appliance salesman in the nation while he was assigned to the Euless, Texas, store.

Glenn was loved and admired by anyone he met and will be missed greatly. “To know him was to love him.”

Family and Friends are invited to attend the graveside service that will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon at 2:00 p.m.