Hudson "Hud" Barilla Bannister

A great man who lived a life filled with love. From the birth of his daughter, the light of his life, to the birth of his son who will carry on his legacy. He was the fourth child born into a family of 10. A hard-working man who always supported his family. In his early years, he wrestled with some of the greatest wrestlers of all time. His numerous weightlifting trophies sit proudly on display, showcasing his strength and endurance. He was always quiet and never complained. Although he may have been sick, his willpower to overcome his sickness was strong. Hudson was devoted to the Lord and worshiped the Holy Book. Although he was a man of solitude, he was never alone, because he believed that the Lord was his strength and his salvation. He shall always be remembered as a loving husband; a nurturing father; an encouraging grandfather; a proud great-grandfather; a brother; an uncle; and friend. He will be forever missed but never forgotten.

Hudson is predeceased by his sister, Grace Barilla Bannister, who passed away in April of this year.

He is survived by his loving wife, Esther; son, Paul Bannister; daughter, Casey Bannister; brothers, Winston, Peter, Alvin, Lyndon, and Tolman; sisters, Shirley Mercado, Nancy Amaya, Joy Buenaflor; grandchildren: Nohealani Bannister, Elizabeth Romero, Nani-Loa Bannister, Adrianna Bannister, Emmitt Bannister, Ian Bannister, and Maela Bannister; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and Jasmine Romero.

A public viewing will be held in Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Thursday, August 8th, from 12pm to 5pm.

A funeral service and celebration of Hudson's life will take place in Skyline Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at 1pm. A reception in Skyline's Hospitality Room will follow the funeral and committal service.

Please visit Hudson's online guestbook located at this site and enter a special message or memory. Thank you.