It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Mr. Chicory D. "Chico" Judge who entered into rest June 16, 2025.

Mr. Judge was a 1998 graduate of Midland Valley High School.

Survivors include three daughters, Haley E. Judge, Maya E. Judge and Alliyah M. Judge; two sons, Justen C. Judge and William Blake Judge; his mother, Mary Delores McKie Judge; father, Alexander (Margaret) Pope;  six sisters, Sybrenia P. Grant, Alexis P. (Gerard) Comegys, Erica C. Judge, Tycee Wright, Cartika (Jaharii) Collier and Alexis Twiggs; two brothers, Eric G. (Monique) Judge and Tracey (Kelly) Pope; one grandchild, Vincent Salvator Laquitara, IV; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Valley Fair Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Nipper officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Graniteville. Viewing will be held from 2:00 pm until 5:30 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Professional Care has been entrusted to G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.