Charlie Linton

In 1997, while hanging at Westcott’s, Old Man Charlie, Russell, and Mad Dog decided to start a sister club for Los Carnales.  They decided on “La Familia” for the name and created the colors worn today.  A day or two prior to leaving for Sturgis that year, Russell presented Old Man Charlie and Jesse each with a set of colors, and the La Familia Motorcycle Club was established. 

Upon returning from Sturgis, Old Man Charlie and Jesse convinced Bucho to join and be Old Man Charlie’s Vice President.  They then also got Dizzy, Connie, Lisa (Pescado’s wife), Miriam (Fallen Fox), and Purple Bike Mike to join.  And the Club grew. 

The first meeting was held at Tequila Lopez.  Funny how we still end up there on occasion even today.  The second meeting was held at Texas Borders. 

Prior to starting La Familia, and during a trip to Austin for the HOG State Rally, Old Man Charlie, Bucho, Dizzy, and several others went searching for a place to swim to cool off from the heat.  They met up with a girl who told them she knew the perfect spot.  She led them down a treacherous, rocky dirt road.  Keeping the bikes standing was difficult and the dust and grime quickly coated the paint, the chrome, and the riders. 

Upon arriving at the river, Old Man Charlie was pissed at the condition of his bike.  He paced back and forth and ranted and raved.  However, according to Bucho and Dizzy, after several fortifying sips of Crown, Old Man Charlie relaxed, stripped down to his underwear, and swam in the river with 20 of his closest friends, and had the time of his life. 

Unfortunately, in October 1997, Old Man Charlie passed away.  He died the day of the 3rd La Familia meeting.  He had gotten to Tequila Lopez early and collapsed prior to the start of the meeting with a massive heart attack.  He never regained consciousness.  He is missed.  We hope that he is proud of how La Familia has grown.