Obit: Judge, John (1852 - 1933)

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----Source: Greenwood Gleaner 10/ /1933

OBITUARY OF PROF. JOHN JUDGE 1852 - 1933

From the scrapbook of Mrs. Andrews, former librarian of The Greenwood Public Library

 
PROF. JOHN JUDGE PASSES AWAY

John Judge, one of the pioneer residents of Augusta passed away at the General Hospital of Ashland on Tuesday, October 10, 1933 following several months of ill health due to old age. At the time of his death he had reached the advanced age of 81 years, 1 month, and 3 days.

Funeral services were held from M.E. Church at Augusta on Friday afternoon.

The deceased was a successful band instructor and music teacher during the past 50 years, teaching in nearly every town in this part of the state. Years ago Mr. Judge instructed the Greenwood band and at one time formed a high school band here. His many local friends will be grieved to learn of his death.