Billy Ray Judd, age 71, of Taswell, IN passed away on January 7, 2019 at Norton Pavilion Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Billy was born to John F. Judd and Betsy Jane (Parke) Judd on September 14, 1947 in Huntingburg, IN.

Preceding Billy in death are his parents, wife Doris (Summerlot) Judd, a daughter Lisa Jane Judd Redden and siblings Cecil, Clell, John Joe, Otis, Russell, Lester, Chester, Eddie Judd, Mary Laswell, Goldie Elliott and Fern Judd.

Surviving are his companion Norma Cox, children Patricia Rickenbaugh and Estell Judd, step-son Tom Heller, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren with one on the way and 1 great great grandchildren and his sister Brenda Peters.

Billy was a whiskey barrel maker by trade but was a "Junker extraordinaire" during his lifetime.   He loved his family and all of his grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 11, 2019 at Denbo Funeral Home at 1:00 pm.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Friday from 9:00 am until service at 1:00 pm at Denbo Funeral Home in English, IN.

Officiating the funeral service will be his nephew Bro. Ronnie Judd with burial following at Highfill Chapel Cemetery in Taswell, IN.

Online condolences may be made at www.denbodillmanfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Denbo Funeral Home in English, IN.