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Harvey Lee HUDSON Jr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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David Ludgate
December 23, 2021
Just saw the rerun of Richmond Memories hosted by Harvey Hudson and like anyone else who might read this, finds it hard to believe that so much time has passed especially if there is anyone of his generation left. I am writing this as I knew Harvey thru my dad Lud Sterling who was his broadcasting partner in the sixties. So much time has passed leaving so many memories. Thanks to PBS for broadcasting this again...David.
Joe Mulé
October 27, 2021
So many times, I would call Harvey for advice or just to say hello. The gracious Harvey Hudson always had time. His generosity and professionalism was an example of a true Southern Gentleman. I am proud that Harvey referred to me as one of his BOYS. Thank you Harvey, you will always be in my heart.
Joe Mule
October 27, 2019
Harvey was an inspiration to the Broadcasting Community. His Leadership and Direction helped many weather difficult times. He was a Mentor to young aspiring broadcasters and was always there with an encouraging word. One of the highlights of my Career was being called one of Harveys Boys. He was known and loved and will be remembered in the history of Richmond forever.
Bryan Byrne
November 18, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. I participated in a short television program with Mr. Hudson some years ago. He was kind and gracious. It was great working with him.
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Lois Woods
November 17, 2009
Harvey, it was an honor to have you and "the gang" here for my mom's (Vera Weiss) birthday party last year, and we will all miss you terribly. Being a regular call-in to your show was always the highlight of her day. Thank you for brightening so many lives. Lois Woods (Midlothian, VA)
Kathleen Dailey-Immekus
November 11, 2009
Uncle Harvey was a dear friend of my father Edward Dailey. I will miss you dearly Uncle Harvey and will keep the fond memories we had growing up with you and Aunt Lil, and the beautiful wedding with you and Aunt Bobbie at Bruton church in Williamsburg. I know you and dad will have alot to catch up on in heaven. I Love you very much. God Bless you
Michael Amowitz
November 4, 2009
I only met and knew Harvey in the late 1960s and early 1970s, from my mother, Georgette Amowitz, having worked with him judging the Miss Virginia Pageant for a few years. I'd never heard him on radio, as I'd grown up listening to my hometown station and blowtorches like WABC out of New York. But I knew many of his Richmond contemporariies, who all thought very highly of him. Mom, who passed away last year, had kept up for some years, but I lost touch with him after I moved away from the Richmond area in the late 1970s. But he was a great guy and southern gentleman. Richmond has lost a gem.
Susan Webb Russell
November 4, 2009
Harvey was such a wonderful friend to my parents, Bill and Isabel Webb of Ashland. Our family will never forget Harvey's kind and funny remembrances offered at both our parents' funerals. He was surely never at a loss for the right words!! An era has ended. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to Harvey's family.
November 4, 2009
Harvey- We will miss you a lot. I know Grandma especially will. You were a great cousin/friend to her. I am so thankful that you were able to come to my wedding last month and got the chance to see everyone. It meant so much that you were there. You will be missed. Love, Laura Gable Capps
Bob Baker
November 4, 2009
I will always remember the early 50s
working in the control room at WLEE.
I was able to see as well as hear Harvey's morning program with sidekicks
Lud Sterling, Carl Garratt and the Canary birds. The audio skits that were
a regular part of the show often had
"bloopers" that were always turned into
part of the comedy. Richmond has lost a
true comic, super salesman, and radio
pioneer.
MARCUS DICKINSON
November 4, 2009
Harvey was a complete gentleman that I never got to know well which I regret.He took great care of my mother and made her very happy.
Now they can be together.God Bless.Marcus Dickinson
eddie browning
November 3, 2009
Harvey Hudson was a part of radio we remember as quality radio.Not perfect,but respected.We lost something of great value with the passing of
r.Hudson.We will always have broadcasting,but it will not be the same.Thank you Mr.Hudson for the memories....Eddie Browning
John L. Simmons II
November 3, 2009
Jack and Carolyn and Mr. Hudson's family. very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one and very dear friend.
Rich Landrum
November 3, 2009
Another great Richmond broadcasting legend has gone to his rest. Harvey was a great man who gave me my start in broadcasting at the age of 16. He mentored me and helped me obtain a long broadcasting career in radio and TV. If it wasn't for Harvey, I probably would not have started a career I loved.
Thanks, Harvey.
November 3, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the the passing of Harvey Hudson. My condolences to him family. We have lost one heck of an icon in the radio buisness. You will sadly be missed.I grew up with him when he was with WLEE.May god bless
Cynthia Sturman
November 3, 2009
A Voice of Richmond that will remain in the hearts of those who heard him. It was an honor to have known a great person.
STAN KAPLAN
November 2, 2009
Unlike most of the people who personally knew Harvey Hudson, I met him only about three years ago. Although my senior by sixteen years I mmediately knew we had a lot in common, our sense of humor, love of the music of the Big Band era, political views, etc. I had the good fortune of dining with him frequently and his inviting me to join him during some of his broadcasts. I came to look upon Harvey as the big brother I never had and as one of my most cherrished friends. God bless and keep you. You will be dearly missed.
John Skorackyj Jr.
November 2, 2009
I first heard Harvey HUDSON on WLEE in 60's. He was a great person and will be deeply missed, espicially on 990 WLEE 9:00 to 11:00 Sat. morinings.Rest in Peace and may God Be With YOU. John Skorackyj Jr. richmond va.
John Donati
November 2, 2009
Another great Richmonder has left us.
In Heaven, tell Eddy Weaver and all your friends. We really miss you.
November 2, 2009
The voice of Richmond has gone silent. Like Alden Aaroe, Harvey was also the best radio announcer that ever received a license to broadcast.
No one would ever mistake Harvey's voice for anyone alse. He knew how to make you think you were sitting next to him back in the studio. He was a great saleman as well. He knew what he was talking about and could sell anything they wanted him to.
God Bless his family and know that he will be busy in Heaven with all the other radio greats doing the broadcast there.
Good bye old friend.
Donna-Jo Webster
November 2, 2009
Anyone who has grown up in Richmond or lived here for any length of time knows the name "Harvey Hudson" and that wonderfully warm, rich voice of his. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hudson several times back in the 1980s, when I worked as a server at the old Regency Inn. Mr. Hudson and Jess DuBoy would frequently stop in for lunch, and what a thrill for me to hear that voice I'd grown up listening to on the radio ordering the daily special! Always kind, always professional.
My mother worked at the old Friedman-Marks clothing company in the 1950s and early 1960s, and she always spoke fondly of Mr. Hudson as well, and his frequent "live shows" from there.
My deepest condolences to his family, and to all of Richmond. We've truly lost a legend.
steve leonard
November 2, 2009
harvey was on the air the way in was
in person..a tremendous gentleman
who cared so much about people..you dont have to make up something nice to
say about harvey just because he passed away he was
a "class act"..the people of richmond
and the industry have lost a "legend".
Kathy Gregory
November 2, 2009
Richmond radio has lost a true pioneer. Rest in peace, Harvey Hudson, and know that you touched so many lives.
Joe Mule
November 2, 2009
Thank you for so many great memories. Harvey, you were and will always be one of the great broadcasters not only in Richmond, but nationwide. Your ability to encourage those just starting in our business is one that will be greatly missed.
Take Care My Friend. I'm sure you are hosting your own show with the other greats of our industry.
You will be missed, but thank you for being someone who toched so very many lives. You will always be in my heart.
November 2, 2009
This is truely a sad day! We're losing so many wonderful Richmond people that has made this town what it is. My daddy told me he won a contest ,a string of pearls for bringing in a tropicana bottle. My Mama & Daddy went together to the station. I wasn't born yet. This was late 40's or early 50's. I used to have all my LEE SHEETS with the TOP 100 SONGS! WE WILL MISS YOU!!! Linda C. Taylor Richmond, Va
Frank Richardson
November 2, 2009
I first heard Harvey Hudson and his sidekick Lud Sterling when I was 14 years old and living in Ginter Park. My radio had an earphone in my pillow so I could sneak a listen when I was supposed to be asleep. One morning I answered a quiz and won something. Remembering my grandmother who ran into Harvey at Atkinson & Howard Drugstore on Brookland Park Blvd in 1950 and answered a quiz to win a ham I was hooked…not on quizzes but on radio. I painted the fences around the towers at WLEE during my teen years and finagled my way inside the station. I hung around Commonwealth Ford and the John Marshall Hotel and anywhere else they broadcast just to be a part of it. They finally gave me a job at the West Broad Street studios (painting those fences) just to keep me away. Long story short, I worked there before, during and after college and after my service in the Army in Vietnam before being called to WBT in Charlotte, NC. Harvey kept in touch and had me work for him after those years before I moved to WTMJ in Milwaukee from which I retired and moved to NC in 2000. We not only kept in touch but he called me the day before he was stricken in October of this year just to say hello and to make sure I went to lunch with him when I got back to visit Richmond this month. Damn, Harvey…I’ll be there but, my longtime friend, you won’t but hopefully I can be there to say farewell. I appreciate and love you for all you did for me.
Frank Richardson
Greg Waters
November 2, 2009
To the family:
Thank you for sharing Harvey Hudson with us. He wove a tapestry of wonderful memories for all of us to share. Keep in mind...It's not goodbye, it's only goodnight.
Thomas Cooke
November 2, 2009
I remember when I was 7, 8 or 9.. my mother worked with Harvey Hudson as a Secretary for WLEE on W.Broad St in the 50s. I remember going in there at one of those ages, and watching him broadcast on the radio. He was larger than life as I remember, and he certainly has become one of the many wonderful legends here in Richmond.
I did not know him personally, but my dial was tuned to WLEE Radio for many many years. I even still have some old 45 rpm which came from the station which were given to my mother. When she was alive, she spoke of him often with great fondness.
My condolences go to the extended family of Mr. Hudson, and I also have a feeling, a mike is awaiting him and he is back on the air.
Brenda Layne
November 2, 2009
Dear Hudson family,
Oh, how wonderful it was to hear that warm and welcoming voice on WLEE. I lived in Richmond many years. He was such a delight when I met him at a Richmond event twenty years ago. How quickly time goes by. He will be sorely missed by all.
I have confidence he's flying among the angels and joining other loved ones we have lost.
Each of you are in my prayers and thoughts during your time of loss and sorrow.
With sincere sympathy
A fan of Harvey's forever,
Brenda Layne
Walter Smith
November 2, 2009
I met Harvey 20+ years ago when he came to my Music Store for some music for his show.
Since that time he became more than a "customer", He became a close friend. We spoke or got together it least once a month.
He always started his conversation with "How are you, my friend".
I am going to miss him!
Richmond has lost another one of the great pioneers in live radio, a great friend, a great human being.
May God richly bless you, Harvey.
John Hudson
November 2, 2009
Harvey Hudson and Lud Sterling were the regular morning radio entertainers when my family was living in northside Righmond. His career was cartainly outstanding, and he is being remembered by many, many Richmonders who 'grew up' listening to him on radio. I had many Richmond Jr.High and High School teachers who related to us students many wonderful stories of when Harvey was their student.God bless his family and be fervently with them.
November 2, 2009
He gave me my first job in Ricmond at WLEE [1956]~~He was a great guy to work for~~I will miss him~~~ Pete Ierardi Tamarac FL
Pat Thomas
November 2, 2009
I remember listing to Harvey Hudson on WLEE when I was a much younger girl. He definately had a wonderful way of communicating with his audience. Richmond has now lost it's two BEST ever radio personalities, Alden Aaroe and now Harvey Hudson !!
Dave Draine
November 2, 2009
To the family: The gentleman is right in there with Holland Wilkerson and Alden Aaroe and the remembered voices of Richmond, My thoghts and prayers are with each of you.
Dave Draine
Land 0 Lakes, Florida
Barbara Bambacus
November 2, 2009
I had the privelege of meeting Mr. Hudson a couple of years ago and found him to be the warmest, most genuine and inspiring business man I had met. His life experiences held my interest any time we had a chance to visit. He will truly be missed and the Richmond airwaves will never be the same. Rest in Peace.
Harry Hall
November 2, 2009
I'll always remember Christmas mornings, listening to Harvey Hudson.
Linda Smith
November 2, 2009
Harvey, was a true love. He love what he did. Walt and I loved him very much. He came to out church (Hunton Baptist) to talk. He will be missed by so many.My heart goes out to his family & all the people that loved him.God Bless.. Linda Smith
Jean Harkey Eddleton
November 2, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of his passing.I remember him when I was a little girl an he bought much joy to many peoples' life.May GOd bless him.And his family.Jean Harkey Eddleton in Fredbg. Va
Pamela Bryant
November 1, 2009
Mr. Hudson and his mother, Miss Lillian were friends with my parents Bob & Ida Bryant, who passed away in 1986, 2000. Our family has many memories of this wonderful man and his mother and we extend our deepest condolences to all of his loved ones. He will always be remembered fondly. As time goes by, your pain will soften as you sift thru happy and wonderful memories of a wonderful, kind and exceptional man.
God bless and comfort you all.
The Bryant family
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