James Carleton Judkins, known as Jake, was born August 7, 1980, and was killed March 28, 2018, in Toledo, Ohio. He was 37, married to Brittney L. Judkins and father to a three-year-old daughter, Cooper Grace Judkins. A microbiology graduate of McClain High School (class of 1998) and Miami University of Ohio, he later earned a Master’s Degree in Organ Transplant from the University of Toledo and served as Director of the Organ Transplant Master’s Degree Program there.

Jake’s death was investigated as a homicide, but no arrests or suspects have been identified and no legal proceedings were initiated. His funeral was held April 3, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield with burial at Greenfield Cemetery. He is remembered by family, students, and colleagues for his work in organ transplantation and his devotion to family.

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