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1937 - 2013
 Frank Linville, Jr. of Milton, formerly of Charleston was tragically taken from us on the morning of February 25, 2013 in a house fire. Oh, how we grieve his passing. Frank was a Christian man. He was a 45 year member of the Oakwood Road Church of Christ, Charleston. Honesty, integrity, truthfulness, humility, love all these things describe the way Frank lived his life. All who knew him, whether in his business or personal life, would agree that Frank was a one of a kind man. He had the purest of pure hearts. He now takes his place with the heavenly Father. Frank was born on May 14, 1937, in Gordon, WV, to the late Ester (White) Linville and Benjamin Franklin Linville. He graduated from Van High School in 1955. In 1962 Frank joined the WV Department of Natural Resources. In 1958 Frank joined the Air National Guard. In 1961 he wed Nancy Carolyn Chaffin and they began their life together. At the age of 44 Frank completed his business degree from WV State College. He retired from the WV Department of Natural Resources in 1989 with 25 years of service. In 1990 Frank joined his two sons in their business, Tri-State Business Machines of Williamson, WV. Also in 1990 they opened American Business Machines of Barboursville, WV. In 1992 the three created Linville Enterprises, a company involved in the construction and acquisition of rental property. In 2004 the company bought Meadowland Golf Club of Winfield, WV. In 2011 the company bought Riverview Apartments in Winfield, WV. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brothers Rex Linville, Maxwell Linville, and Norman Linville and by his sister Vera Carte. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 51 years, Nancy Carolyn Linville, son Charles Steve Linville and wife Carla of Milton, son David Allen Linville of Milton, grandsons Daniel Stephen Linville and Joshua David Linville, granddaughters Ashley Nicole Linville, Chelsey Rae Short and her husband Eli, and Carlie Beth Linville. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, in-laws, and friends. The void left in our hearts will never pass. Dad, we loved you so much. Visitation will be Thursday February 28, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Inurnment will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 139, Milton. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cabell Midland High School Linville Family Fund, 2300 US Rt. 60, Ona, WV 25545. |
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Nancy Jones Bacon
baconanatomy@aol.com
Sunday March 16, 2014 at
11:33 PM
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I just looked to find Franklin's address. I had no idea he had died. His mother was Esther Jones, daughter of Martin Luther Jones and Emily Johnson. His mother's brother was Luther Ray Jones, co- founder of the Coal Valley News.
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Edward and Barbara Anderson
Friday March 1, 2013 at
12:33 PM
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Carolyn Linville and all the family:
We were so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. He was always such a nice person - a true Christian gentleman. We regret we were unable to be with you during your time of grief, but our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless and comfort all as only He can. With our love and sympathy, Edward and Barbara
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Warren Canterbury
warrenluke@yahoo.com
Friday March 1, 2013 at
9:09 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Frank and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless,
Warren
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Glenn Wallace
Friday March 1, 2013 at
6:35 AM
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So sorry for your loss. Frank was a pleasure to work with all these years. May God bless and comfort you during this time.
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Sean Di Cristofaro
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
11:44 PM
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To Nancy and family: I was truly saddened to hear of Frank's passing but rejoice in knowing he is with our Lord. May God bless you all, our prayers are with you.
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Martha Fix Gilbert
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
11:24 PM
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You have my sincere sympathy for your loss. May your faith in God and trust in his promises bring you comfort and strength in this time of sorrow.
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Tom Haynes
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
9:09 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I can barely express how much this has affected us all.David, your father was always an inspiration to me for his kindness and morals he had. If there is anything I can do please just call.My thoughts and prayers are with you even though I cannot be there in person. Now and forever your friend Tom.
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Pat Blodgett
ohcheata@aol.com
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
7:50 PM
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David, Steve and Family, I was so very upset to hear about your Dad. I have missed seeing him so much since I left the beauty salon across the street from the business. I was the person that met with Frank before he even built the building for the salon. I really enjoyed the time that I spent with him, he was also so friendly, he called me "little lady" . I know that you are all heartbroken, it is so terrible to lose a loved one in the manner in which you lost your Dad. Please accept my deepest sympathy and for healing for the family.
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David and Donnie Burke
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
5:39 PM
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Steve,
We are sorry to hear about your lose of your dad. Know it has been a long time however we consider you and David as friends.
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Kenneth/Audrey Anderson and Family
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
5:26 PM
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Carolyn, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
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Melanie Gaw
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
5:15 PM
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Carolyn, We are thinking about you at this sad time. Just know that we love you and are praying for you. Love, Aunt Anna and Tim
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Nina and Keith Shinaberry
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
1:29 PM
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Dear Carolyn and boys,
We were so saddened to see Frank's obituary in the paper today. May it comfort you to know that others care and are thinking of you.
Nina and Keith
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Melanie Gaw
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
1:02 PM
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Carolyn, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. You will constantly be in our thoughts. Frank will be missed greatly. We love you! Aunt Vida, Linda, and Family
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Stacy Collins, Lewis & Associates, AC
stacy@lewisandassociatescpas.com
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
12:13 PM
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We are so very sorry for your loss... Frank was definitely a kind, generous, caring man that will be missed greatly. If we can do anything to help in this time of need, please let us know. God bless you all and comfort you now and always.
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Gloria Koontz
glolvsmrk_06@yahoo.com
Thursday February 28, 2013 at
12:26 AM
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I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy!! I worked with Frank in Parks. Such a nice Christian man!!David, Mrs. Linville and family sending prayers of comfort and peace in knowing that you will meet him in Heaven!! God Bless Your Hearts!! e
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Laura and Kerry Gateley
Wednesday February 27, 2013 at
6:18 PM
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We, too, are grieved at the all too soon loss of Frank and our prayers are with Carolyn and the rest of the family. God bless you and look after you.
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