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1947 - 2024
 GERALD WESLEY LINVILLE, 77, of ONA, WV, passed away March 12, 2024. He was born March 1, 1947, in Huntington, WV, a son of the late George and Elsie Nelson Linville.
He was preceded in death by his adored wife, Ada “Jeannie” Skaggs Linville and brother Ray Linville. He is survived by his son, Gene “Wesley” Linville (Michelle), daughters, Shawna Kim (Michael) and Nicole Thomas-Broughton (David); grandchildren, Tabitha Linville (Justin Conner), Andrew Linville (Tiana), Joshua Chapman, Kekoa Kim, Chance Thomas, Alex Thomas and EJ Broughton; and great-grandchildren, Paisley Counts, Grayson and Stetson Linville. Also surviving, Betty Caskey, and Linda Linville and a multitude of special cousins and friends.
Gerald proudly served the Marine Corp and retired from Columbia Gas. He was an avid beekeeper and gardener who enjoyed sharing his surplus and knowledge with family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel with Pastor Greg Wagoner officiating. The burial will be in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 4 condolences.
charles Watts
Sunday March 17, 2024 at
12:57 PM
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Gerry was always willing to help anyone at any time. He lived for his family. At columbia he was know as being "one of the good guys"
I was honored to know him and call him friend.
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Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
Saturday March 16, 2024 at
7:05 AM
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Gerald Wesley Linville, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Marine Veteran, Gerald Wesley Linville, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
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Greg Dean
Thursday March 14, 2024 at
8:39 AM
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Thankful for the friendship that we shared for years. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
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Anita Black McComas and Bill Black
Thursday March 14, 2024 at
7:50 AM
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Wes,Shawna,and Nikki, we are sorry to loose Gerald. He, Jeannie,and you 3 have been our family and friends since you moved below us. He will sure be missed. We love you all.
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