Linville Hudson was born in Noble, Kentucky to Bryan and Gora Hudson on April 2, 1933. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Seattle surrounded by his loving family on February 13, 2009 at the age of 75.

He is survived by his wife, Karen of 53 years, his children; Don Hudson and Kathy Rabanal; seven grandchildren; brother, Buel and sisters, Dora Burgeson and Beulah Ritchie, as well as many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gary. Linville loved people and socializing, traveling, and had a passion for aviation and high performance cars. He served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Naval Air Force, and retired from ILWU Local #19 in 1996. He will be greatly missed and remembered always by his family and friends.