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Michael Linville Obituary
The Rev. Michael Wayne Linville, 43, of 1515 E. Sedgefield St. went home to be with his heavenly father unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a native of Forsyth County, born on Aug. 13, 1960, to the late Billy Linville and Antionette Simmons Linville. He was a 1979 graduate of North Forsyth High School and a 1997 graduate of Piedmont Bible College with an associate's degree. The Rev. Linville was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and later became pastor of Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Mocksville. He was employed by Kay Chemicals of Greensboro, a part of Rowan Association, and was a member of Kimberly Park Tennis Club. He is survived by his loving wife, Shonia Renee Linville of the home; six children, Michael Bruton, Alisha Fullard, Michelle Fullard and Jasmine, Sherika, and Arnita Linville, all of Winston-Salem; two grandsons, Antwon Rucker and Michael James Linville; his dear mother, Antionette Linville; two brothers, the Rev. James (Renita) Linville and Billy Ray (Daphne) Linville; a sister, Voncile Linville of South Carolina; his mother-in-law, Shirley Fullard of Winston-Salem; two sisters-in-law, Beverly (Michael) Rowe and Alfreda Fullard; two brothers-in-law, Reginald and Charles Fullard, all of Winston-Salem; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Shiloh Baptist Church, with Dr. Paul Lowe Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. (Russell)
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Linville
Rev Anthony Woodurff
October 14, 2003
In memory of a great pastor, and friend. Thanks for the time we shared together. I will always remember our talks. Until I see you in the morning. Our continual prayers for your family.
Dariel Stewart-Patton
September 23, 2003
From the Stewart Family, we will all miss Michael greatly. We would like to express our condolences to the Linville Family. Michael will be remembered forever!!!
Rev. Reginald Eldridge
September 23, 2003
When God gazes at His garden and sees flowers that are ripe for picking,may the Linville family find peace and comfort in knowing that God's soldier has found the blessed assurance of knowing that Jesus is His. May the Peace of God and the comfort of His Holy Spirit be with you today and forever more.
Rev. and Mrs. Reginald Eldridge
JESSICA MCMAHAN
September 22, 2003
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LINVILLE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
THE MCMAHAN FAMILY.
Terry Thompkins
September 20, 2003
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Linville Family. Reverend Linville always displayed a genuine smile, and give a firm handshake whenever I was in his presence at Shiloh Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed.
LINDA LITTLE
September 19, 2003
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LINDA LITTLE & THE WITHERSPOON FAMILY
Beth Ashburn
September 19, 2003
The faculty and staff of Piedmont Baptist College would like to offer our condolences to the Linville family. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Beth Ashburn
Dean of Academics
Artreice Westmoreland
September 19, 2003
Rev. Linville ws my associate pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church; I enjoyed him and loved him very much. He was a great and funny man. He always had a smile on his face. I will miss him very much. I will keep the family in prayers.
Delores Fulton
September 19, 2003
May God be your strength. I work at Piedmont Bible College and knew Michael when he was a student. I was so surprised to hear of his death. Thinking of your family.
Marilynne Eldridge-Singletary
September 19, 2003
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.God makes no mistakes,he just has call another one of his soldiers home to glory.May God's Blessings be upon you all, always and forever.Keep looking up for we will see him again.
Rev. & Mrs. Ralph White
September 19, 2003
Our prayer is that the comfort of the Holy Spirit will be with your family. During this time, we pray that the Word of God will provide solace and that the presence of Jesus will be a beacon of eternal hope in the midst of this and all the days to come.
May the Love of God always keep you!
Arnice Wall
September 18, 2003
To The Rev.Michael W.Linville Family, we will deeply miss Michael as a man of God and a great tennis player. We ask that God bless you and your children. We loved Rev. Michael Linville very much. Arnice Wall
Saundra Scales
September 18, 2003
Grace and Peace to the family.
SHERAN HAMPTON
September 18, 2003
From the Hampton Family, we send our deepest sympathy for the Linville Family. We want you to know that you are all in our prayers. Just call on the Lord for strength in these times of sorrow and He will pull you through. May God bless the entire Linville Family.
SHANNON AND ROMERO HAMPTON-FAIR @ FAMILY
September 18, 2003
OUR PRAYS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. BE BLESSED
Malcolm & Sharron Lewis
September 18, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to you.Psalms 31:24 tells us Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, ye that hope in the Lord. Remember God is with.
vera singletary wonsley
September 18, 2003
I am sending prayers of love, strength and encouragement to Mike's family, we were great friends in high school (same graduating class),I was good friends of Billy Ray & Voncile, he always kept us laughing, I know, being in the ministry myself,its rewarding to done all you can for our Father, and he finally calls you home to Him. He has made it! The Father, Son & Holy Ghost has welcomed their son home again. Be blessed & encouraged. For prayer & needs, please call 336-785-2452 or 918-7751 or the church Word of Truth Int'l Life Center 336-788-0448.
Rev Anthony L. & Mrs. Phyllis Woodruff
September 18, 2003
In this time of Sorrow,we wish you prayers flowing softly through your tears. We wish you remembering, gently bringing back the years. We wish you comfort, the solace that God alone can give. We wish you love giving you strength to carry on. May your prayers be lifted on the wings of angels. Take one day at a time and just breathe.
Elder Michael Todd
September 18, 2003
Grace and peace be unto you all
the Linville family, from God
our father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is my sincere prayer that He the Holy Spirit will rest rule and abide with you all during this great time of sorrow, and that He will comfort you all and bring you Joy unspeakable joy on tomorrow.
Grace and Peace to all
Elder Michael L. Todd
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