Calvin Luther Luddington

Calvin Luther Luddington, Jr., 72 passed away at the Prestige Care and Rehabilitation Center of Anchorage on July 4, 2015. Calvin was born January 28, 1943 in Rock Port, Texas to Calvin, Sr. and Laura Luddington. Calvin married Geraldine Hosey in 1962 in Victoria, Texas. He joined the military and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska in 1965. He fell in love with the state and made Alaska home for the next 42 years. He served three years in the US Air Force before starting a long career with the State of Alaska holding several different positions with the Alaska State Troopers and State Child Enforcement. Calvin retired from the State of Alaska in 1999. Calvin was a major sports enthusiast. He starred in football at Rock Port High School and spent several years coaching youth sports in Anchorage. He was a master of the grill to family and friends who loved to indulge on his barbeque. His son, Calvin L. Luddington, III preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; son, Charles; daughters, Phyllis and Crystal; grandchildren, Cameron, Kelsie, Kennard, and Joshua and extended family in the state of Texas. Calvin's entire family was deeply saddened by his death and will remember fondly his bigger than life gregarious personality and his dedication as a husband and father. At Calvin's request, the family will be holding a private family memorial.