Harlan Jesse Judy, 87, of Circleville, West Virginia passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.

He was born July 6, 1935 at Circleville and was the son of the late Phillip Judy and Dora Vint Judy.

Harlan was a 1956 graduate of Circleville High School, and was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a factory worker, and had retired as quarry foreman after thirty years at Greer Lime Company. Harlan loved farming and raising his family on the farm. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends.  He had a passion for sports, and was a Little League coach. Hunting and fishing, especially for native trout, were favorite pastimes, as well as spending time with the cats, Goldie, Blackie and Girl. He was Methodist by faith.

On October 24, 1959, he married Amanda Bennett Judy, who survives.

Also surviving are –

One daughter –

Marilyn Beverage (Charles) of Marlinton, WV

One son –

Wesley Judy of Circleville

One sister –

Nina Grenigar of Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Two grandchildren –

Katherine Hovanec and Kristen Beverage

And a number of nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, May 12, 2023 at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 13 at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Ted Bennett officiating.

Interment will be at the Bennett-Judy Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.