Henry Linkous Obituary
TAZEWELL, Va. — Henry W. (Roy) Linkous, age 90, of Tazewell, Va., passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell, Va., following a brief illness. Born February 14, 1920 at Berwind, W.Va., he was a son of the late Joseph Alexander Linkous and Eliza Ellen Rye Linkous. He served in the U.S. Army in North Africa and Korea. Mr. Linkous was a member of the North Tazewell United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.
Survivors include his living wife, Jewell C. Linkous; two sons, Robert L. (Bob) Linkous of Pulaski, Va., Jimmy D. Linkous and wife, Shelby of North Tazewell, Va.; three grandsons, Kevin D. Linkous of Baton Rouge, La., Robert R. (Robby) Linkous and wife, Rae of Tazewell, Va., and Eric Jason Linkous of Charlotte, N.C.; his loving caregiver, Cathy Price of Tazewell, Va.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va., where funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. with the Reverend Gordon McBride officiating.
Graveside services and entombment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Va.
The family requests memorial contributions be directed to the North Tazewell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 125, North Tazewell, VA 24630.
Online condolences may be sent to www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com
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Anonymous
April 25, 2010
Thank you, dear Sir for your service to our Country-RIP
Mamie (Love) Johnson
April 23, 2010
Jewell, Bob, Jim and family. Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Linkous. I remember when your mom worked at Berwind Post Office and he would come in and was always smiling.
Rita & Steve Peery
April 20, 2010
Bob,
Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eddie Whitt
April 20, 2010
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. As I was growing up in Berwind where I was born, I remember Roy very well. Again, I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
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Paula Tipton Rawding
April 19, 2010
Bobby and Jimmy,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your families.
God Bless and Comfort you.
Paula Tipton Rawding
April 19, 2010
Jewel ,Bobby,Jimmy and famiy our prayers and thoughts are with you and we love and miss you. Evelyn Mason Bobby and Rosetta( Bouyer) Slamcik
April 19, 2010
Jimmy and Bobby: We are very saddened for the loss of Roy. He was always very special to me at Hawley coal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are currently in route to the Florida Keys and will not be able to attend the services, but our hearts are with you. Give us a call sometime. 304 920 0749 bill and linda pantili
Sebert And Sadie Toney
April 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Linkous family in this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
W C Blankenship
April 19, 2010
Jimmy & Shelby:
Sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you, may God comfort you.
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Jane Crockett
April 19, 2010
To Jimmy & Shelby - Frank and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your entire family. May God give you comfort. All our Love - Frank & Jane Crockett
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