HERKIMER - Christian Keith Judson, age 51, passed away May 26, 2021, peacefully in his sleep. Born February 17, 1970, Christian is the son of Sue Ellyn (Turner) Judson Barker, of Herkimer and James Franklin Judson, of Oswego. Christian's childhood was spent in Herkimer and Ilion, attending Annunciation School and Bills Middle School then moving to Torrance California, attending Fern Greenwood Middle School, then Torrance High School. As Christian loved learning and history, he continued his studies in physical therapy at Fresno State University. Chris was a wonderful brother and friend to many as he traveled around the country and was a camp host in Salt Point CA and Quartzite AZ for many years. He loved to cook and entertain his friends with weekend dinners, watch his favorite sports teams, especially Manchester United soccer and absolutely loved superhero movies. He was an encyclopedia of information on subjects from history to sports, to tv and movies. He had a wonderful and salty sense of humor. He loved his family and enjoyed his last years being an uncle and a mentor. He was a gentle man who loved his family, friends and communities. Chris is survived by his brother, Eric James Judson and wife, Sharon, of Amherst; sister, Erin Judson Fox and partner, Jennifer Fox, of Orinda, CA; uncle, Timmothy Judson, of Reston, Virginia; stepfather, David Steven Barker, of Buffalo; cousins, Kelly (Ladd) Conigilaro, of Frankfort and Megan Ladd, of Ilion; nephews and nieces, Graeme Wood, Ryan, Jack and Delaney Judson, Madison Coniglaro, Nathan Judson Fox, Arya, Cian and Ciara Ladd; aunt and Godmother, Helen Endres, of Saratoga, aunt, Jean (Keddell) Maneen, of Ilion; and many other cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Sue Ellyn; father, James; maternal grandfather, Keith Turner; maternal grandmother, Rita (Keddell) Turner; aunt, Kay (Turner) Ladd; and uncle, Robert “Turbo” Turner. The family will have a service for him, spreading his ashes in Salt Point, in August and a separate family ceremony, burying him with his mother, in the Calvary Cemetery, in Herkimer. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, NY, Funeral Directors Harry J. Enea, Jr., Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia (315) 866-1011.