Judson "Jud" Alexander Means

Jud was born in Charleston on May 29, 1952 to the late Donald and June Chandler Means. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the 130th Air Lift Wing in Charleston. He was also a retired mechanic with Columbia Gas. Jud was a member of the VFW Post 8363 in Chesapeake, and American Legion Post 187 in Winfield. He was also a member of the Salina Lodge #27 A.F. & A.M.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Michael and Mark Means.

Jud is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sharon Plantz Means; son, Andrew Means of Charleston; sisters, Carmella Dent of Myrtle Beach, Kelly (Kevin) Stevens of Liberty; sister-in-law, Brenda Means of Liberty; 7 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send a special thank you to a nephew and niece, Shane and Kim Greenlee and a cousin, Virginia Means Green for their help and support for Jud in his final weeks.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday July 8, 2024 at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden with Pastor Lee Darnell officiating. Burial will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar where he served as a member of the Honor Guard.

A visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday July 8 from 10:00 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311.

The online guest book can be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.