Paul was born on July 8, 1946 to Bill and Cleo (Guyll) Hudson of John Day, Oregon. He grew up and attended schooling in John Day. After graduating from high school, Paul joined the United States Air force. He served for four years and was a Crew-Chief for F-4 fighter jets just during the Vietnam war. He worked for Ray Schoppert Logging for several years and went to work as a machinist for Boeing in 1988 until he retired in 2004.
Paul passed away from complications of diabetes, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pat (Kozera), brother Doug (Judy) of John Day, sons Travis Willhite, Tyler Hudson of Idaho, and Tracy Hudson of Estacada. Daughters Stephanie (Richard) Burress and Alyssa (Dustin) Carter.
At his request, there will be no service.