Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Judkins, Charles H. August 7, 1907
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Virginian-Pilot August 13, 1907
                  CHARLES JUDKINS TIRED OF LIFE TAKES POISON
Tired of life and only 32 years old, the body of Charles H. Judkins, a carrier 
employed at the Norfolk post office, was found in a room at 58 Cumberland street 
Monday morning by E. T. Wright, who lives in the same house. Judkins had been 
dead some days, perhaps a week.
By his side was an empty phial labeled "laudanum" and a letter addressed to his 
parents and fellow employees at the post office. The body was badly decomposed.
The empty phial told the story of how he ended his life. The letter gave his 
reason. He stated that he was dissatisfied with his future outlook, was tired of 
living and wanted to die.
The police are somewhat mystified as to how the body of Judkins remained in the 
room for a week without being discovered. Judkins was granted five days' leave 
of absence from July 30. When he should have returned to work, he sent word that 
he was ill. Nothing was heard from him until yesterday when the news of finding 
his body was reported to his former associates at the post office.
E. T. Wright, who occupies the lower floor of house 58 Cumberland street, said 
he did not suspicion that the body of Judkins was lying in his room. He says 
Judkins was irregular in his habits, and he thought he would show up when he got 
ready. He knew, however, that yesterday was the date when Judkins was to have 
returned to his work. He did not come downstairs, and Wright went up to 
investigate.
He found the door locked, but he picked it with a pen knife and found the body. 
He reported that matter to the police. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. The 
body was sent to the undertaking establishment of H. D. Smith. It was interred 
in Elmwood cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by 
Rev. R. A. Robinson.
Judkins was unmarried. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Judkins, reside at 18 
North avenue, Atlantic City ward. He had been a letter carrier for several years 
and was liked by his associates, many of whom called at the undertaking 
establishment to see the body.

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