Harry Linley Obituary
Harry is survived by his daughter, Michelle Linley and fiancé Pettie Savage of East Prairie; his son, Michael (Deanna) Linley of Sikeston, MO ; three brothers, Harold Gene Linley of East Prairie, Kevin Linley of Sikeston, MO, and Willis Linley of Michigan; three sisters, Linda Riley of Michigan, Anita Willis of East Prairie, and Dorothy Linley of East Prairie; ten grandchildren, Bridget, Kenneth, Blake, Brittany, Breanna, Brice, Brandon, Cody, Corey, and Josie; many great grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Jessica, her husband Danny and daughter MacKinzey; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his precious dogs, Blacky, Diamond, Brownie, Pup, Lucy, Tiny, and Ruby.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Casey Melissa Linley; one great grandson, John Luke Linley; two brothers, Vick Linley and Joe Linley; and three sisters, Carolyn Soto, Ann Johnson and Sally Linley.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie, MO.
Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Shelby Chapel, with Bro. Sonny Jackson officiating.
Harry will take one final boat ride to Dogwood Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest under the direction of Shelby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be his six grandsons.
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