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George Linton Obituary

George T. Linton, 85, passed peacefully on the morning of March 28th after a year-long battle with colon cancer.

He was born October 25, 1926 in Uniontown, Ohio to Frank and Helen Linton. He served in the United States Army and retired from the General Tire Rubber Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Giles and Frank; and sister, Donna. George will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Gladys; daughter, Joyce (Scott) Frase; sons, Donald (Beverly) Linton, David (Barb) Linton, and George (Kimm) Linton; ten grandchildren, Richard, Denise, Laurie, Joe, Jessica, Matthew, Shawn, Kate, Keri, and Kendra, eight great-grand-children, one great-great-granddaughter; and his sister, Helen.

The family wishes to thank Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, especially Kendra, for her kind and compassionate care.

Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made in his memory to the Alliance Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 885 South Sawburg Road, Suite 106, Alliance, Ohio 44601.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 2, 2012.

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Chris and Meg Green

April 3, 2012

Don, Bev, Rich, Denise, and family, Deepest sympathies for your loss. you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Chris and Meg Green

Barbara Callow

April 2, 2012

Sorry for your loss -- remember the good times!
Barb and Ken Callow

Amanda Salzwimmer

April 2, 2012

To the Linton Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. God be with you all during this time.

Judy Davis Dodson

April 2, 2012

Gladys and Family; Sorry to Hear about George Are Prayers are with you at this Time of need. your in are hearts ,if you need anything just call. BIll ,Jennie Jack,Bill,Richard Judy Davis. love to All.

April 2, 2012

Joyce, Dave, George, & Don, may the memories of your Dad comfort you in the coming days. I smile remembering the time on the houseboat he and I were partners in euchre and he referred to me as "the girl over there". My prayers are with you all and your families.
Love, Kim Caponi

Steve Kunkle

April 2, 2012

Joyce, Dave, George and Don
I am sorry for your loss, I wish the best for you, your mom and all of your families.

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