Judson B. Brinson

Judson B. Brinson, Captain, USAF Reserve, died on April 3, 2004 as a result of a military aircraft accident in Savannah, GA. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at The First United Methodist Church at 2:00PM. Originally from Thomasville, GA, Captain Brinson was an instructor pilot flying the T-6A Texan II assigned to the 39th Flying Training Squadron, Moody AFB, GA. Judd had a distinguished career as both a military and civilian pilot. After graduating with a BS in computer science from Valdosta State University in 1991, he went to USAF Undergraduate Navigator Training UNT at Randolph AFB, TX under the sponsorship of the Georgia Air National Guard in Savannah. Graduating UNT in 1993 he was assigned to the 158th Airlift Squadron, Georgia ANG, as a C-130 transport aircraft navigator. He excelled professionally and was chosen to attend USAF Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training UPT and graduated in 1997. Judd then flew the C-130 in Savannah from 1997 thru 2002 where he participated in combat missions including Operation Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Joint Forge, Coronet Oak, and Uphold Democracy. In November 2002, he transferred to the 39th FTS, Air Force Reserve Command, at Moody supporting Joint Undergraduate Pilot Training and the 479th Flying Training Group. Judd became a T-6 instructor in January 2003 and was well regarded by fellow instructors and students alike. As a guardsmen and traditional reservist, Judd pursued his dream of commercial aviation as first officer for JetBlue in the Airbus A320 aircraft. A senior pilot, Captain Brinson had more than 5, 300 hours in the T-37, T-1A, Cessna 310, C- 130, Airbus 320 and Boing 737 aircraft. His decorations included the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, two Air Force Achievement Medals, two Combat Readiness Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, and the Air Force Training Ribbon. He is survived by his wife Julie, his daughter Karlyn, his father Olon Brinson, Sr., and his mother Barbara Brinson all of Thomasville, GA., brother Neil Brinson, sister Lucia Harden, and sister Lorie English, nieces Grace and Mary Brittain, nephews Nicholas, Zachary, Jacob, and Carson. Memorial Services will be 2:00PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 1230 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite E-30, Marrietta, GA 30068 or to the First United Methodist Church Childrens Ministries, P.O. Box 975, Thomasville, GA 31799. Visitors may sign the online guest register at www.allenfh.com .
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