Blaine Richard Judice

Blaine Richard Judice, born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 9, 1944, passed away December 29, 2025 at the age of 81. He was a PNG High School graduate of the class of ’63, beloved barber, devoted family man, and pillar of the community he was raised in as well as where he raised his own family, Groves, Texas.

For more than 60 years, Blaine stood behind his barber’s chair at Blaine’s Barber Shop, not just cutting hair, but building lifelong friendships. To him, the people who sat in his chair were never “clients” — they were friends, neighbors, and extended family. His barbershop was a place of laughter, conversation, and connection, where stories were shared, jokes were told, and everyone felt welcome the moment they walked through the door.

A valued and faithful member of Immaculate Conception-St. Peter the Apostle Parish, the Groves Knights of Columbus-Council 3491, and the ACTS Community, Blaine lived his life guided by service, kindness, and quiet generosity. He believed deeply in community and showed that belief through his actions every day — offering a listening ear, a helping hand, or a perfectly timed joke to brighten someone’s day.

Blaine was honored to serve his community in a variety of ways; as a member of the Groves Chamber of Commerce, the Total Community Committee, and The Optimus Club of Port Arthur, Texas.

Above all, Blaine cherished his family. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a caring son, a loyal brother, and a one-of-a-kind uncle. Some of his happiest moments were spent gathered around the table playing cards with family, laughing, teasing, and creating memories that will be treasured forever.

Known for his quick wit and happy disposition, Blaine had a gift for making people feel at ease. His humor, compassion, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Blaine is survived by his wife, Rauline Judice, his daughter, Kelly Galloway and her husband, Daniel Galloway, his daughter, Angela Roppolo and her husband, Michael Roppolo, his son Ryan Judice and his wife, Terra Judice, and his grandchildren, Daniel Zachary Galloway and his wife, Caitlin Galloway, Gabrielle Galloway-Towe and her husband, Noah Towe, Isabella Roppolo, Tennleigh Judice, and Gianna Roppolo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Judice, his father, Shelby Judice, and his brother Harlen Judice.

His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched — through his work, his faith, his friendships, and his love for family. Though his chair may now be empty, his spirit will forever remain in the community he helped shape and the hearts of those who loved him.

In lieu of flowers and plants, Blaine would love for you to donate to the National Kidney Foundation. You can use this link to donate: https://support.kidney.org/campaign/612763/donate