b'OBITUARIESRev. Ervin D. JudkinsAug 17, 1934Nov 13, 2021AofGod.ALifewellLived.Intheately joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, then later Man beginningErvinDeWayneJudkinsbreaking off to help start Saint King Baptist Church. began his life\'s journey in Smithfield, North1972ReverendJudkinsservedasSuperintendent CarolinaonAugust17,1934.HewastheoftheCentralBaptistChurchSundaySchoolfor sixteen years. Following the retirement of Reverend fourthofsixsiblingsborntoFreddieandDr.W.O.Mays,Sr.,ReverendJudkinsservedas Gussie Judkins. interim Pastor until a Senior Pastor was identified. AlthoughErvinwasnottheoldestchildinInthatleadershippositionhestartedtheYouth the family, he alway served as "big brother" toDanceMinistry(Taste-N-See);theCentralBaptist hissiblings.ErvinwasbornintoaChristianChurch Praise Team added additional ministries. On family and at an early age was baptized at theAugust 1, 2010, Reverend Judkins ordained six new OkeyGroveBaptistChurchinClayton,NorthDeacons at Central Baptist Church. Many new mem-Carolina.bers joined under his leadership. Reverend Judkins served as interim Pastor at Central Baptist Church His siblings state that Ervin always possessed afour times until Senior Ministers were identified. very calming spirit; joyful personality and leadershipReverend Ervin DeWayne Judkins made a differ-qualities.ErvingraduatedfromJohnsonCountyence in the life of Central Baptist Church. Reverend TrainingSchoolinSmithfield,NorthCarolina.Judkins is what you call a "Reliable Servant" Often Following his high school graduation, Ervin matricu- their acts are rarely recited, and their names seldom lated into the U.S. Army. During his Military Servicementioned, yet were it not for their loyal devotion to to the Country, Ervin was sent to jumpMaster SchoolGod, many great events never would have occurred. and Basic Training in Fort Gordon, Georgia. ErvinReverend Judkins "Servant\'s Heart" was a tremen-wassenttoFortBennyl,Georgia,wherehewasdous blessing inside and of Central Baptist Church. trained to specialize in jumping out of airplanes withA giant void has been created in the Central Baptist specialequipmentduringcombat.BeforeleavingChurch family. Reverend Judkins in his quiet, yet training, Ervin had over 150 plus jumps under hispowerfulwaywillbesorelymissed.Heispre-belt. Continuing his military endeavor, he attendedceded in death by his parents Freddie and Gussie CommunicationsSchoolwherehewastrainedtochildrenwereborn-Boris,Stanley,andAlicia.InJudkins;hissistersRubystineJudkinsGrayand teach a broad spectrum of communications. In addi- 1966ErvinmovedhisfamilytoDenver,ColoradoYvonne Judkins Holt; his brother Alfred Judkins; his tion, he went to Medical, Optical and MaintenancewherehecontinuedhisMilitaryServiceuntilhisson, Boris D. Judkinsl two grandchildren Cameron Schoolwherehelearnedtomakeeyeglassesforretirement in 1974. Upon this long journey, MasterJudkins and Jeremiah Judkins; one daughter-inlaw his fellow soldiers and their families. Ervin was anSergeant Judkins had proudly served his country forBernadette Judkins. active participant in the Korean War- serving in criti- 21 years. In 1972 Ervin started his very own busi- OnNovember13,2021,thisLoyalServantof cal support roles. He toured throughout the Unitedness,"ImperatorJanitorialServices".Duringthisthe Lord was called home. He leaves to cherish his States, Germany, and Korea.period, Ervin recognized that there was a great needrich memory, his wife of 63 years Eelma Judkins; Ervin was stationed in North Carolina at the Fortin the community for flooring services. He expandedtwo children Stanley Judkins and Alicia McKinney BraggMilitaryBasewherehemettheloveofhishisbusinessandchangedthenametoJudkinsboth of Denver, CO;two sisters Christine Allen and life, Evelma Crawford, a student at Sivella BeautyCarpet and Floor Coverings to help meet the needsJoyce Dobbins of Smithfield, North Carolina; seven College.Afterabriefcourtship(21/2months)of the minorities for affordable flooring pricing. Asgrandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, ErvinandEvelmawerejoinedinHolyMatrimonyachild,ErvinwasalwaysactivedoingtheLord\'snephews, cousins, and friends.on September 7, 1958. To this blessed union threework. Upon arrival in Denver, Colorado he immedi-Dr. Sharon Ruth Brown BaileyD r.SharonRuthBrownShe was a builder of bridges across which lay a path Bailey,Sharon!Sheheld bigdreamsnotonlyforherselfthatall of us, individually and collectively might follow and her family, and loved ones,in the 21st Century and beyond. She showed us how but also for thecommunity in whichsheservedformostoftocherish our loved ones, educate our youth, support her adult life. She demonstratedour communities, and live a life worthy of admiration,loveoffamily,friends,associ- emulation, and celebration!ates,andhernativehomeof Denver, Colorado. University,andearnedadoctorateThis and the principle Losing Ground Dr.BaileyheldgreatthoughtsdegreeinpublicadministrationfromandGainingGroundReportsare about how to make the world andthe University of Colorado.amonghermostnotedworks.The the community a better, more equi- Dr. Bailey was a leader in numerousfindings of the Bailey Report led to the table world for all. education arenas in the Denver MetroestablishmentoftheDenverPublic She drank from the fountain witharea. In addition to her work in HigherSchoolsAfricanAmericanEquity others in her orbit,international col- EducationandtheDenverPublicTaskForce.Itwasalsoherpassion-leaguesandmentors,scholarsandSchoolDistrict,sheisreferredtoasateandscholarlyworkthatledthe educators, spiritual leaders and com- the districts moral compass onmat- way for the advancement of the DPS munity leaders,historians, and think- ters of educational equity for youth andBlackExcellenceResolution(2019). ersofourtimeandthosewhowentequal opportunity for African AmericanDr.BaileyservedastheSeniorDPS before her who passed on our heritageTeachers andAdministrators. EquityAdministratoruntilshewas and the torch ofadvancing education- IntheDenverPublicSchoolsappointed DPS Ombudsperson in May al equity and excellence! And did sheDistrict,sheservedwithdistinction2021. Dr. Bailey was a member of New speak truth to power!! Right up, to theasaDPSSchoolBoardMemberHopeBaptistChurchDenver;mem-end of her lifein venues and commu- (1988-1995),andintroducedtheber,DenverAlumnaeChapterDelta nitiesthroughoutthecontinentandcollectivelymightfollowinthe21stBailey Resolution, passed by the DPSSigma Theta Sorority, Inc; Co-founder, abroad. Because of her work, her qual- Century and beyond. She showed usBoard in 1995. She was theprimaryFutureBlackWomenLeadersof itative researchand study, her keenhow tocherish our loved ones, edu- researcher and author of the qualita- Colorado;ColoradoBlackWomenfor observation and public policy acumen,cate our youth, support our communi- tive study, the Bailey Report commis- PoliticalAction;TheInternational her ability to listen and respect theties, and live a life worthy of admira- sioned by the district. Thestudy wasBlackWomensCongress,Colorado perspective ofothers even if her viewtion,emulation, and celebration! An Examination of Student EducatorBlack Round Table and many others. differed, we have progressed. She wasDr. Bailey was a graduate of DenverExperiences in Denver Public SchoolsDr Bailey\'s life has been that of an a builder of bridges across which layEastHighSchool,shereceivedherthrough the Voices ofAfrican Americanexemplaryservantleader.Jobwell a path thatall of us, individually andundergraduate degree fromPrincetonTeachersandAdministrators,(2016).done, Good Sister!BODY OF CHRIST NEWS JANUARY 2022 13'