Deacon Henry Lee Judie was born on August 4, 1941, to James and Francis Tara (Williams) Judie. He was reared and received his education in Falls County, in Rosebud, Texas.

Henry played both offense and defense on the football team; where he blocked for A. D. Whitfield a classmate and cousin at Wilson White High School in Rosebud, Texas. Henry was All-District two times during his high school playing days. He had an aspiration of playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

Whitfield later played one year for the Dallas Cowboys and three years for the Washington Redskins. Whitfield said of Henry, "Thanks for those Great Blocks."

Henry met and married Lucy Mae Judie (married 36 years) and to this union, three children were born. (Sarah, Daren & David)

He worked in the Oil Manufacturing & Engine Manufacturing business (LTV Aerospace Garland) for many years. He was the owner and founder of Henry Judie and Sons Janitorial Service from 1977 to 1983. He often outworked those around him and took great pride in it.

Henry accepted Christ as his personal savior in 1985. He became a member of East Garland C.O.G.I.C. (under the leadership of Supt. A.W. Baker; current Pastor J. Adams) and found his place as a "Deacon"; where he was faithful, mowing the lawn, cleaning the church, and driving the church van for over 20 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Lucy Judie (Garland), daughter Sarah Judie (Garland), son Daren Judie; Lecia (Garland), Grand Children; Angela, Samuel, Joseph, Joshua, and Laura, as well as five Great Grand Children; brother James Judie (Dallas), sister Gladys (California) and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins (very special cousins Louis & Caroline Peterson & Jerry Bell) and friends.

He is preceded in death by his Father & Mother James & Frances Judie Sr., (Son) David Judie, (sister) Eula Peterson, (brother) Joe Judie, (sister) Ruthie Mae Banks, (brother) Roscoe Judie, (brother) Dr. Jay T. Judie, (brother) Willie Judie, (brother) Fred Judie, (brother) Samuel Judie.