May 14, 2025
Richard Elmore Judd, age 89 of Sparta, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Sparta. He was a Baptist pastor for 51 years and last attended Johnson Baptist Church. He was an Air Force and National Guard veteran. He enjoyed gardening and talking to everyone.
He was born on July 7, 1935 in Cookeville. He was preceded in death by his wife; JoAnn Judd, parents; Ernest Payne and Mae Pittman Judd, 1 brother; JD Judd and 1 great-grandchild; Hudson Walker.
\Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 until the service at 1:00 in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Tim Judd, Bro. Clint Walker and Bro. Darrell Billings will officiate. Burial will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include his son; Tim (Christy) Judd of Walling, 2 daughters; Cindy Roberts (Tim Henry) of Sparta and Samantha (Ernie) Hargis of Baxter, 7 grandchildren; Michelle (Clint) Walker, Kerrie (Chris) Stone, Casey (Raquel) McCloud, Sierra (Ian) Adkins, Chet (Kyndra) Hargis, Marie Mosley and Justin (Sara) Worrix, several great-grandchildren also survive, 1 sister; Ruby (Bob) Fisher of Cookeville and 1 brother; Fred (Dean) Judd of Smithville.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements