MOUNT VERNON – Charles “Chuck” E. Judson, 75, of Mount Vernon passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Knox Community Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1946, in Jacksonville, Ohio. Chuck worked as a Mount Vernon Police officer, was a seasoned security officer across the country, including working at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center, and upon retiring, enjoyed his time at the Certified gas station in Logan. His most recent volunteer service was security at their church.

Chuck was a member of the Covenant Christian Church in Mount Vernon, where he was active in the men’s group and always enjoyed the card games and fellowship that they shared with each other. He often talked of his years living in Arizona and his intrigue with the various Indian reservations he visited. He also had a love for martial arts.

Chuck was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Hall) Judson; his children, Dee (Gary) Hampton of Malta, Tramp Stivison of Thornville, David (Marie) Judson of Mount Vernon, John (Angela) Judson of Mount Vernon, Amy (Larry) Mullins of Circleville and Teri (Clint) Brown of New Straitsville; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends that he held very close to his heart.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Cox; and a brother, David Judson.

A memorial service for Chuck will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, beginning at 12 p.m. at the Covenant Christian Church, 13360 New Delaware Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. 

Memorial contributions in Chuck’s name may be made to the St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain SD 57326 or www.stjo.org/dreams.

To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Charles “Chuck” E. Judson.