Linkous, Earl Mosby

Earl Mosby Linkous, age 85, of Christiansburg passed to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family Monday, November 16, 2015, at his home. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on November 17, 1929 to the late Guy and Della Linkous. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Junior, Harold and Watman and sister, Lottie. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Musselman Linkous of Christiansburg; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Barry Shaver of Elliston; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Linda Linkous of Riner; grandchildren, Candice and Travis Roberts, Scott and Michelle Linkous, Deanna and David Beckner; step grandchildren, Brandon Shaver, Brittany and Kyle Ballard; great-grandchildren, Ava, Wyatt, Ethan, Ryder, Levi and Aiden. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Sloss and Rev. Wayne Poston officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Lane, Memphis, TN 38105. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service time at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.