Joe Linkous

Obituary of Joe Linkous

Church Hill – Joe Lee Linkous, who would have celebrated his 92nd birthday this year, was called home on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born on September 7, 1927, Joe was a gentle, Godly man and was loved by many.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Elmer and Dorothy Ida Whitamore Linkous and was the last remaining child of their five children. Joe was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Pearlie Thacker Linkous; and infant daughter, Pansie Evelyn, a special daughter, Shiloney Byington; his second wife, Ethel Bradshaw Linkous.

 

Joe is survived by his sons, Jerry Linkous and wife Barbara, Dewey Linkous and Michael Linkous and wife Caroline; son-in-law, Robert Byington, Jr.; grandchildren, Melissa Casteel, Regina Hodges, Eric Linkous, Shayrea Worley and Shonda Linkous; step-children, Benny Bradshaw and wife Karen, Bill Bradshaw and Ann Hutson and husband Billy; a host of step-grandchildren, whom he loved as his own; special friends, Joanie and Chuck Crigger.

 

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2019 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Friends may also call anytime at the residence of Benny Bradshaw.

 

A funeral service will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Billy Linkous and Elder Arry Hickman officiating. Music will be provided by Melissa Casteel, Lorna Ringley, Lendsey Hurd, Mark and Kathy Marshall.

 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Thacker Family Cemetery (Caney Valley Loop). Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Linkous, Michael Linkous, Larry Bradshaw, B. J. Hutson, Bill Cross, Eric Linkous, Michael Bradshaw and Leo Lindsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Bradshaw, Bill Bradshaw, Gunnor Hutson and Austin McCracken.

 

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Linkous family.

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Monday
22
July

Visitation

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, July 22, 2019
Carter-Trent Funeral Home Church Hill
1115 Highway 11w
Church Hill, Tennessee, United States
Monday
22
July

Service

7:00 pm
Monday, July 22, 2019
Carter-Trent Funeral Home Church Hill
1115 Highway 11w
Church Hill, Tennessee, United States
Tuesday
23
July

Graveside Service

11:00 am
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Thacker Family Cemetery
Caney Valley Loop
Surgoinsville, Tennessee, United States
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