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James Link Obituary
He was born in Bourbon County, Ky., to the late Walter Link Sr. and Pearl Fletcher Link. He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Harney and two brothers, Garnett and Robert Link.
He was a native of Bourbon County, Ky. and a 1958 graduate of Nicholas County High School. A retired regional sales manager, he worked for Cumberland Gap Provision Co., Webber Farms Inc. in Cynthiana and Edwards Sausage Co. in Lawrenceburg. He was an active member of Lawrenceburg First Christian Church, served as former deacon, chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee for many years, and as past president, longtime cook, and active participant of Christian Men's Fellowship.
A service oriented citizen, he served his community as founder of the Anderson County Habitat for Humanity, past president of the Lawrenceburg Rotary Club, and former chairman of the United Way.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Hostetter Link; three children, James William Link of Lexington, Laura Taylor Link (Rick) Gillis and Margaret Fielding Link, both of Lawrenceburg; two step sons, Kelly (Conda) Young and Darin (Allison) Young; seven grandchildren, Taylor Kathryn and Griffin Link Gillis, Henry Jamison Gonzalez, Erin and Cameron Young, Max and Carson Young; three sisters, Edna (Bob) Thompson and Barbara (Bob) Wilson, both of Paris, and Mary Alice Moore of Mt. Sterling; a brother, Walter (Wilma) Link Jr. of Bourbon County; a sister-in-law, Joyce Link; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held Saturday, April 26 at First Christian Church, Lawrenceburg, Ky. with the Rev. James Wheeler officiating.
Members of the 1958 graduating class of Nicholas County High School will serve as honorary bearers.
Memorials are suggested to the Chimes Fund or Christian Men's Fellowship at First Christian Church, 300 S. Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, was in charge of arrangements.
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Will Hays
May 4, 2014
Jim was a great guy and we will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Judy.
V.C
May 4, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
R M
May 3, 2014
We are sorry for your loss,Numbers 6:26 May god lift up his face toward you and assigned peace to you!
Cheryl Land
April 28, 2014
I will miss Uncle Jim dearly. He was a fine man. Love and prayers to the family and friends.
April 26, 2014
The previous message was sent by Rusty and Phyllis Townsend
April 26, 2014
What awesome neighbors. Always eager to help and lend anything they have. Looking across the road will be a sweet and bitter emotion. All of the yard work, flowers and the park they have created as part of their yard are so beautiful to gaze upon. The wagon always created with beautiful flowers all summer. We always see them enjoying life to the fullest. The sweet part is he is now in heaven with our Lord and Jesus Christ having the time of his life and waiting for his loved ones to join him for eternity. Let us all be ready to join Jim and all of our loved ones.
Dr. Dolphus & Rona Dawson, Claire Stapleton
April 25, 2014
Jamie and family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Deepest sympathies.
Virginia Link Lloyd
April 25, 2014
Always had a ready hug and a big smile. Will be missed.
Love you Judy and family.
Rick and Sherri Johnson
April 25, 2014
What a wonderful neighbor and friend. Jim (and Judy) were always so friendly and helpful to us when we moved to the neighborhood in 2009. Since then, we've come to know Jim as the most thoughtful and supportive neighbor, and always willing to open his home (and yard) for neighborhood BBQs and events; he always helped me grill or do whatever was needed. None better than Jim Link. Prayers for the whole family as we miss Jim and celebrate his life.
Jayne Robin
April 25, 2014
Heaven gained another precious angel! Always in our hearts and prayers Uncle Jim! You will be greatly missed and loved forever!
Larry Graves
April 25, 2014
Jim was a friend of many, but I considered him one of my best friends, if not the best. Jim never let anything get in his way of accomplishing his goals, and I believe he wasn't going to let his illness delay him from his reward in heaven. Jim, I will miss you and the times we spent. My prayers for all of your family. I was hoping to see you when you got home for UK. I will have to wait for my day and see you then.
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