John Linville

Evangelist John Robert Linville, 63, of Brevard, NC passed away at his home on Monday, September 10, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Family and friends surrounded him singing and sharing as he made his journey. A private graveside service was held Tuesday September 11 for the family.



Born in Kanapolis, NC he is predeceased by his parents Rev. Robert Ray and Lucille Linville; and sister, Connie Rhea Vaughan.



John is survived by his wife, Mary Hughes Linville; daughters, Beth Goins and husband Todd, Heather Compton and husband Shannon, Jennifer Serres and husband Jason, Jonlyn Linville and son John Thomas Linville; grandchildren, Jacob, Andrew, Garrett, Ellie Rose, Haden, Micah, Will, Miles and Aria, as well as brother, Gene Linville, and sister, Peggy L Haden.



In 1998 John became an ordained evangelist with Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship. John and his family shared their music ministry locally in churches, nursing homes, etc., as well as across the southeast, the Bahamas, and Canada.



During his ministry, he served with the unfailing support of his wife of 28 years and five children.



There will be a celebration of life conducted by Pastor Dave Desforge on September 15, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Grace Community Church, 495 Cardinal Rd. Mills River NC. 28759



In lieu of flowers, John requested all donations be given to

Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship, River Bend Camp, C/O P.O. Box 1931

Brevard, NC 28712 or Dayspring Camp and Conference Center, P.O. Box 442,Fairmont, WV 26555



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