Obituary of Brian Judy , 54

Brian Lee Judy, 54, of rural Centre Hall, was received by God, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 6, 1960, in Bellefonte; a son of Mae Dreibelbis Judy who survives in Centre Hall, and the late Donald Judy. On December 23, 1983, he married Laurie Judy (Oakes) who survives at home. Brian was a graduate of Penn State University, earning a B.S. in Business Logistics. He was working on his Masters of Divinity degree at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Earlier in life Brian worked for Snyder’s of Hanover and Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. Most recently he served as Pastor of Unity Parish (Christ, Grays, and Martha United Methodist Churches) within the Susquehanna Conference. Always concerned about the well being of children and youth, he and Laurie served as foster parents to more than fifty children over many years. Pastor Brian was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Centre Hall, where he was a founding member of the praise band (“Glorified”); the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, the Penn State Alumni Association, the Centre Hall Farmers and Business Association, and a life member of Walker Township Fire Company.

Some of the things he found most meaningful and enjoyable were spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters London and Madison; being a pastor; all Penn State sports; hunting, camping, playing softball, and taking an active part in leading youth at Creation Fest. He also coached various sports teams his sons were involved in. Brian would go out of his way to make friends out of acquaintances.

Surviving in addition to his mother and wife are three sons, Clinton of State College, Trey of Bellefonte, and Ross of Washington DC and New Freedom, PA; two granddaughters, London and Madison Judy of State College; two brothers Russell Judy (Barbara) of Spring Mills and Daryl Judy of Washington DC; three nieces, Ashley Mason (Chris); Alanna Steffens (Patrick) and April Judy, and his mother and father in law Audrey and Jack Oakes of Centre Hall.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Mount Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Road, State College, and from 9:30-11 on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. The funeral will immediately follow at 11 in Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church, with Bishop Jeremiah Park, District Superintendent Lori J. Steffensen, Reverend Dr. Ed Zeiders, Pastor Donald Wise, Pastor Scott Clawson, Pastor Doug “Jim” Conway, Pastor Judi Hulslander and Pastor Ross Judy officiating.

A graveside committal for immediate family will be at 3:45 Wednesday, March 4, at Graysville Cemetery, Graysville Cemetery Road, Spruce Creek.

Contributions may be made to The Transplant Foundation, 0401 North 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123; or to the Defeat GBM Research Collaborative at www.defeatgbm.org, in memory of Brian Judy. A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com