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for Melvin Linkous
Tammy Pilot
August 6, 2009
Kay, I am sorry for loss. You family are in my prayers.
Harvey and LouAnn Howell
July 16, 2009
Linkous family:
My husband's grandfather was Glen Howell, who was a member of the "Dixie Playboys" as well as another country and western group, and also did several shows at WSLS and on radio with Mel. I remember Glen telling us so many stories before he died about Mel and his accomplishments, and how good of friends they were. You all will be in our prayers.
Mike Lyle
July 13, 2009
Mel took pity on a fellow English major and gave me my first real job after college. With his help and support, I eventually became a Producer/Director at WSLS. Mel was a source of blessing in my life and a fine Christian gentleman whom I count it a privilege to have known.
Kevin STanton
July 12, 2009
Bob, Thank God for your Dad. He helped me in many ways. Lets get the 8mm projector out and watch "The Creature of the Black Lagoon" on your bedroom wall one more time.
Kevin
July 9, 2009
With Deepest Sympathy,
Allan and Brenda Turman (Becky's sister)
Meadows of Dan, VA
July 9, 2009
Lee,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin, Tom and Ashleigh Starke
"Moe" Mattox
July 9, 2009
Linkous Family,
Very few go through life having known such a wonderful person as Mr Linkous. I am fortunate to have been one of those few. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of loss.
Virginia McLelland
July 9, 2009
Kay, I am sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ginny Mclelland
Salem,Va.
Al Samuels
July 8, 2009
I was a Producer/Director at WSLS in the mid 70's. Mel was my "BOSS". He always help & supported me in my daily dutes. Mel was a true BROADCASTER in every sence of the word. He loved to talk about the "good old days" but had no problem with new broadcast technolpgy. I always made it a point to get in touch with Mel when I got in town. Mel you are missed.
Patrick Old
July 8, 2009
Linkous Family,
I worked with Mel at WSLS in the mid 1980's. He & I were the last Producers/Directors of his weekly show "Route 10". At the end of each production, Mel ALWAYS came by and said "Thank You" & "I Appreciate You". They don't make'em like that anymore. . .
He was a true friend and gentleman. . . and I shall miss him.
beth white
July 8, 2009
A gental-man that never met a stranger.. A friend of my late father Joe Cunningham and I .One of the "Good ole boys" in Roanoke.my sympathy to the family
Herm Reavis
July 8, 2009
A true gentleman..fellow broadcaster..
mentor..friend for more than 53 years.
My gratitude for what our relationship has meant to me is beyond words. Vi, Lee, and family I am truly sorry for your/our loss, happy for heaven's gain.
Herm & Sue
Paul & Rosemary McElvein
July 8, 2009
Lee:
Sorry about the loss of your Dad. He was truly a wonder man.
Carole "Sue" Brown Lilly
July 8, 2009
CONNIE - When people in high school would ask, you always seemed proud to reply that Mel was indeed your uncle. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. God is so good to give us precious memoires to sustain us.
Jack and Merle Slusher
July 8, 2009
Our memories of Mel Linkous go way back to our early days of rather carefree activities at Melrose Baptist Church where our families were active. Mel was such an interesting person, jovial, but intelligent on many levels...always with a smile that cheered and made your day! He and Vi made such a great couple and we extend to her and all of the family our sincere condolences...Mel was the type of person who will linger in our memories.
July 8, 2009
Dear friends,
So sorry for you sadness at this time. We are praying for you. God Bless you all. Larry and Linda Pulz
Patti Smith
July 8, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Mel. He worked very diligently to make Virginia Veterans Care Center special place. His hours of volunteer time was never forgotten.
Also, having Browder with us at the time made it even more special.
Please know we are all thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
denise
July 7, 2009
Lee
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Know that your memories will always bring you comfort because he will always be with you.
Bill Kendig
July 7, 2009
Mel Linkous was a wonderful gentleman. I had the privilege of working for him at WSLS-TV for several years in the mid 70’s. He would regularly say thank you for your work. There was something else he often said in addition to thank you and that was “I appreciate you.”. It was always sincere and it meant a lot. My deepest sympathy to the entire Linkous family.
Guy Gibson
July 7, 2009
Lee,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken & Jackie Ross
July 7, 2009
Lee and Family,
Sorry for your loss; I didn't realize how accomplished you father was until I read a Roanoke Times article about him! Know that you and your family are in our thought and prayers.
Bruce Carlisle
July 7, 2009
Mr.Linkous was a good man and I was fortunate to have known him in person.As a kid, I went into WSLS to find out how "Freddy the Forcaster" was done, and that was the begining of a friendship that lasted years.We went to the breakroom and he bought me a coke and we talked.On other visits I was allowed in the newsroom (only a couple feet away) while he did the weather and even got to appear on tv with him from time to time.He was never to busy for me and even after moving to the other side of town, he would at times, come and pick me up.I am sad to hear of his passing but I am grateful for the friendship and memories he gave me.It was my wife who gave me the news, because she had heard all the stories that I told her about this nice man who worked for WSLS and a good friend.
July 7, 2009
What a great man Mel was, loved by all! You have our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in all of your fond memories of Mel, which you will cherish forever.
Love,
Vicki and Chip Blasiole
Janice Brown
July 7, 2009
Lee,
Iam so very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and the family. At a time like this I am sending my deepest sympathys. Please let me know if I can help you with anything.
Janice Brown
Kim Smith
July 7, 2009
My deepest sympathies. I worked with Mel at Channel 10 in the 80's.
Kim Smith
July 7, 2009
Bob, Karen and the Linkous Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I always enjoyed your sharing your Dad's WWII experiences with me and he is of course one of America's Greatest Generation. I will be thinking of your on Thursday and may he rest in peace.
Vinny Allen
Silver Spring MD.
Gillian Deegan
July 7, 2009
Lee.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you in the coming days. All my best.
Brian,Terry,& Staff BKT Uniforms
July 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dolores Mabes-Switzer
July 7, 2009
Mel Linkous taught me so much during the time I worked for him. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
janet curtiss
July 7, 2009
To the entire Linkous Family,
We were sorry to hear that Mel had passed away yesterday. But at least you know that God has him in His fold. We are sorry that we wont be able to get to the viewing or the funeral seeing as we are in Ga now but please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God carry you thru the hard times of all this.
Wally Janet Whitney and Eric Curtiss
July 7, 2009
So many childhood memories of the entire Linkous family growing up together. Mr. Linkous was a good man.
Terry Fisher
Myrtle Beach, SC
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