Judy, Donald Keith, age 87, of Arcanum, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home, following an extended illness.
He was preceded in death by his birth-parents, Leonard & Garnet (Eubank) Judy, by brothers, Harold Judy, Marvin Dwain Judy & Paul E. Judy & by a sister, Alora Wemple. He was also preceded by an uncle & aunt, Harold “Fuzzy” & Julia Fasnacht, who raised Keith from the age of two.
He spent his younger years as a cattle farmer, and then a barber. He later built grain bins and then he owned Judy’s Full Service Gas Station north of Arcanum. He retired as a construction worker.
Keith is survived by his wife of 62 years, Paula (Shadowens) Judy; children, Brian Judy, Kara (Don) Brickler & Kevin (Sherri) Judy; grandsons, Tyler, Caleb & Elijah; sister-in-law, Lois Judy, by his favorite cat, Tommy and by numerous other relatives and friends.
At Keith’s request, he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304.
Condolences may be sent by going online to www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com, and also, from his obituary page, please feel free to donate to assist the family with their final expenses, or to give to EverHeart Hospice.