Gavin Thomas Judge, a 24-year-old financial planner from Hudson, Ohio, has died, according to an obituary published by Redmon Funeral Home. Judge died on October 13, 2026, leaving family members, friends and others who knew him to remember a young man whose life centered on faith, relationships and a strong sense of humor.
Judge worked as a financial planner at Hudson Wealth Management. Before beginning his professional career, he graduated from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and Liberty University, building relationships during both stages of his education that remained important to him.
According to his family’s obituary, Judge loved the Lord and enjoyed thoughtful conversations about philosophy. He valued spending time with family and friends, particularly weekends devoted to exploring the outdoors, traveling and enjoying shared experiences.
The obituary also describes Judge as fiercely loyal, outgoing and quick-witted. His humor, the family noted, could bring laughter even during difficult moments. He enjoyed meeting new people and had a competitive streak, taking pleasure in golf, basketball and beach volleyball.
Judge is survived by his parents, Tom and Kim; his siblings, Kaitlyn, Madison and Ryan; his grandmother, Candy; and several cousins. His obituary reflects the importance he placed on personal connections and the lasting memories he created with the people around him.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Redemption Chapel, 3900 Kent Road, Stow, Ohio. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., according to Redmon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that people make a contribution to a charity of their choice in Judge’s memory.
As friends and loved ones gather to honor his life, Judge’s obituary offers a portrait of a young man remembered for his faith, loyalty, humor and devotion to the people closest to him.