Jimmy Arlen Judd

Jim Judd of Visalia, Ca passed away on Friday, February 10,2023 in Visalia, Ca. Jim was born May 26, 1936 in Price, Utah. He was the eldest son of Max and Irma Judd. His parents moved to Riverside, Ca where he grew up and graduated from Polytech high school in 1955. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the Army and served for 8 years. During those 8 years he served in Germany as Military police guarding nuclear material. He was also an expert in pistol and rifle shooting. After Jim's service in the Army he served a 2 1/2 year full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints in Northern Mexico. Over his life, Jim served in many positions for the church. Upon returning from his mission he met and started dating Dorinda Lowman. He attended BYU and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Jim and Dorinda were married February 1, 1964 in The Los Angeles Temple. They had three daughters and one son. Jennifer Moreno of Atlantic Beach Fl., Joelle Judd-Bryant of Visalia, Ca , Lisa Johnson-Rees of Cedar City ,Ut, and Adam Judd of Visalia,Ca. Jim Judd also has 6 grandchildren. Jason Judd(deceased), Jessica Deacon, Aidan Bryant-wife Madison Bryant, Evan Johnson, Ashlyn Alexander-husband Griffen Alexander, and Mckay Bryant. He also has three great grandchildren and another due the end of July this year. In 1966 Jim and his family moved to Visalia, Ca taking a job with Tulare County Probation as a Probation officer. He was a probation officer 2,3,and 4, traffic hearing officer, electronic monitoring supervisor(1st county west of the Mississippi to have this program), and Thunderbolt supervisor. After 26 years he retired in 1992. Jim enjoyed his retirement golfing 6 days a week totaling 23,000 holes of golf. He was proud of the 3 hole in ones, 15 eagles on par 4 and his best handicap -4. In his earlier years he was also an excellent football player, basketball player, and volleyball player, playing on a city team with his daughter at age 50. Jim had a beautiful full life. He was a loving and devoted husband celebrating his 59th wedding anniversary this past Feb. 1, 2023. He was a kind and gentle parent who taught and served his children well. And a doting and supportive grandfather. He will be deeply missed!!! Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints, 4000 W. Caldwell, Visalia, Ca. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Jimmy Arlen Judd

May 26, 1936 - February 10, 2023