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Acree LINK Obituary
He was born March 20, 1925, and was raised in Danville, Va.
Dr. Link attended George Washington High School in Danville and was drafted out of high school to serve in World War II between 1943-1946. He served as a sergeant in the 3rd Army with General George S. Patten during the Battle of the Bulge, then served with the 101st Airborne division until the end of the war. He graduated from George Washington High School after the war.
Dr. Link attended Virginia Tech for one year and then transferred to the University of Richmond, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. While at the University of Richmond he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Beta Beta Beta Society in Biology. He also held numerous leadership positions at the university.
Dr. Link graduated first in his class from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. He was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and Psi Omega Fraternity. He practiced dentistry in Newport News for 50 years before retiring. Some of that time he practiced with his son and son-in-law. He also served as the dentist for the Newport News Shipyard from 1955 to 1972.
Dr. Link was a part of many organizations during his life including: serving on the staff at Riverside and Mary Immaculate Hospitals for 10 years, serving on a Board at Mary Immaculate Hospital for 10 years, being a charter member of the Newport News Kiwanis Club and a long-standing and charter member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He was a member of and achieved lifetime membership status in 2004 in the Peninsula Dental Society, the Virginia Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
An avid golfer, he enjoyed many rounds at the James River Country Club and won the Senior club championship in 1993.
Dr. Link was preceded in death by his parents, Lilly and Oscar Link; five brothers, Thornton, Eugene, Garnett, Nelson and Thomas; and one sister, Myrtle.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara DeHardit Link; daughter, Terry Link Jacobs and husband, George; sons, Acree "Buddy" Shreve Link Jr. and Dr. Michael Joseph Link and wife, Melissa; four grandchildren, Allan, Alyson, Joey and Megan; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 18, 2010, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. A Mass of the Resurrection will begin at 2 p.m. at the church celebrated by the Rev. Kenneth E. Wood.
The family wishes to express their immense gratitude to the entire round-the-clock nurses and Riverside Hospice who gave care to Acree.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 52 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., in Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Acree LINK
July 7, 2010
Terri, Mike and Buddy and the entire Link family. Our family's prayers are with you in this time of loss, Dr Link was a great man and wonderful example of goodness. Chris Dupuis
Dee Campbell
July 1, 2010
Dear Dr. Mike and Dr. Jacobs and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Link's passing. He has been very good to our family. We will miss his smile and pleasant personality. Dr. Link was very kind to us and we were glad to know him over these past years. Sincerely,
Dee, Kasey, Nelson & Mary Stuart Campbell
Kathy Barnes
June 21, 2010
Dear Mike and family,
Richard and I just want you to know we have you in our prayers. God be with you during this time.
Richard and Kathy Barnes
Dawn Bass-Campbell
June 20, 2010
Dr Mike and Dr. J and Families
Our deepest condolences are with you at this time. I have many fond memories of Dr. Link, especially when I was little. He was always very kind.
June 20, 2010
George,
We are sorry for your family's loss.
John + Sue Shatto
June 19, 2010
The first member i met when i joined the James River Country Club was Dr. Link.I Liked him right away as he made me feel so welcome.I had the privilege of playing golf with Dr. Link on several occasions and I found him to be a fine player, a genuine sportsman, and a true gentleman.I considered him the consummate family man.I know he will be missed by all who truly knew him. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the entire Link family. Tom Pitkin, Williamsburg, Virginia
June 19, 2010
Dr. Mike & Melissa, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The reputation of the Link & Jacob families preceeds itself in our fine communtiy. While Dr. Link will be missed, he will not be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy. Deb & Grant Glowacki
Nan Rowe
June 18, 2010
I worked for Dr. Link l963 through 1967. I remember him as a hard working gentleman. He was very proud of his family. I know all the family have special memories of Dr. Link as well as I do. My prayers go with you.
Fondly,
Nan Good Rowe
Julie Nguyen
June 18, 2010
We are saddened by this loss to the Link and Jacobs families. Your father and grandfather was a wonderful presence at OLMC Church. We hope you find comfort in the love he shared with your families and with each other. Our blessings to your families... The Nguyen Family
June 18, 2010
I was so sad to see we lost a wonderful man. He is in a better place now and finally at peace. How much I enjoyed him. You are all in my prayers. You all loved him so much and took great care of him.
Lisa (Internal Medicine)
Tom Beazlie
June 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Link's passing. I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts are with you all.
Debbie and Frank Vause
June 18, 2010
We send our condolences to the Link family for the loss of your father and grandfather. May you find comfort in wonderful memories.
Pamela Chambers
June 17, 2010
What sad news, I so enjoyed working for Dr.Link. I'm glad to have met him and heard his many stories of his military days and times past. My thoughts are with you, Pam Chambers
Gracie Sanford
June 17, 2010
To the Link Family,
My deepest condolences to your family. Praying for you and sending loving support. If you need me, call me.
June 17, 2010
Rest well and in peace, Old friend,you will be missed. May our merciful God take you in his arms and celebrate the good life you led.
Thank you for the many good times we shared
Our deepest sympathy to the Link and Jacob families
Joe and Mary Campbell
June 17, 2010
To Dr. Michael Link,
" Our deepest condolences to you and your family.What a full and honored life this gentleman lived. Take care.
Michael Carter, Karin and Tayley.(your patient and pre-school classmate of Megan.
June 17, 2010
Mike, Buddy and Terri,
Sharon and I have to be in Philadelphia this weekend but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Acree was a great guy and we will miss him. Along with her sympathy Sharon sends her thanks for all that he and Mike and George do for the Boy's and Girl's Club.
God bless you!
JP and Sharon
Howard Casway
June 17, 2010
Mike: Robin and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy Walden
June 17, 2010
My family was among Dr. Link's first clients in downtown Newport News. His big hands often scared me as a child but as I grew up I saw the gentle and kind man that he truly was.
Wanda Boggs Abbott
June 17, 2010
Dr. Link will be missed by so many. He was my first dentist and he had the gift of making me feel comfortable on each and every visit. He took wonderful care of me until he turned me over to his son Mike. He was such a wonderful man.
June 17, 2010
Terri, Michael, Buddy and Barbara - this wonderful, fun and kind gentleman will be missed by all. GOD Bless you all; you are in our thoughts and prayers. Anne, Buster and Mason
June 17, 2010
Terri, Michael, Buddy and Barbara - this wonderful, fun and kind gentleman will be missed by all. GOD Bless you all; you are in our thoughts and prayers. Anne, Buster and Mason
Ysaac Chabo
June 17, 2010
Dr. Link--who peacefully rests in God's Mansion enjoying the Glory of the Father--and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.
Ysaac, Angélica and family.
Kristine
June 17, 2010
To Mrs. Terry Jacobs and the family of Dr. Link, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Courtnay and Spencer Gilmore
June 17, 2010
To all of the extended Link family,
May you all find Peace now that he is at rest. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gilmore Family
Idalia Amor
June 16, 2010
My condolences to the Link and Jacobs family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura Margaret Bateman
June 16, 2010
Dear Mrs. Link, Buddy, Terri, and Mike,
Dr. Link/your Dad was so very special and a wonderful person. I have such fond memories of his easy going and good nature in the neighborhood, on the golf course, and in life.
My prayers are with you.
Please know you are in my prayers
Kenton and Liliana Meland
June 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
The Meland family
Dr. James Hicks
June 16, 2010
I send my condolences to Dr. Michael Joseph Link, Mrs. Barbara DeHardit Link, Dr. George A. Jacobs, and the Link Family. I will always appreciate the respect and professional Dental care that he provided to me. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep you!
Dr. James I Hicks, D. D. E-mail: [email protected]
Jim and Pat Arsenault
June 16, 2010
To the Link family ... Special greetings of love and prayers. Acree will be missed by all.
Theresa & Kevin Hoffman
June 16, 2010
My condolences to the Link and Jacobs families. Dr. Link will be missed. Working in his office was a learning experience that has helped me to this day. My/our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki Bartlett
June 16, 2010
I wanted to add the the many patients of Dr. Link my gratitude for all he did for me for many years. He will be greatly missed and I always looked forward to seeing his smile. I am very thankful to have known him.
Kim Eash
June 16, 2010
To the Link family DR. LINK was great man and a wonderful denist I loved working for him GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY for your loss he'll be missed by many who loved him ....... Kim his only crazy asst..
BECKY GODWIN
June 16, 2010
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER DR. LINK FONDLY AND THANK HIM FOR GIVING ME THE INSPIRATION AND THE CHANCE TO FIND THE CAREER OF A LIFETIME FOR ME. I WIL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.
Mark & Susan Adams & family
June 16, 2010
We send our condolences to the Link and Jacobs families. Dr. Link will be remembered very fondly by many, many people near and far. Rest in Peace, Dr. Link!
June 16, 2010
To Michael and the Link Family:
May God bring Comfort and Peace to you during this time of grief. I can only express my sorrow to you, for no one can feel the pain that you feel at this time. Know that he is at peace and he watches over you now. I will keep you all in my prayers. Catherine Hudson
Robert Mitchell
June 16, 2010
To the Link Family
LaVerne and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Acree was such a fine gentleman and he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Debbie Vaccarelli & Staff, Danny's Deli
June 16, 2010
Mrs. Link and family: Dr. Link was a dear friend and customer for many years. We have really missed the two of you. What a wonderful picture of him to share with everyone. His warm smile will forever be etched in the hearts of all that knew him. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love,
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