Jack Rex Linville, 89, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 in Conway, Arkansas. Born May 13, 1926 in Fox, Arkansas to the late Linzy and Bessy Palmer Linville, Jack joined the Navy at age 17. While serving in the Pacific Fleet during World War II, Jack had the privilege of fishing off the ship with President Roosevelt and his dog, Fala, a Scottish terrier. After leaving the Navy, Jack joined the Army Reserves, being discharged in 1953. Recently he was honored by Stone bank in Mt. View for his service.
Jack also owned and operated Linville TV and Appliance for several years in Clinton and retired as Maintenance Supervisor at Con Agra. He was a Christian, a member of the Masonic Lodge, loved gardening, woodworking, and being on Facebook.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Patsy and husband Michael Ross of Conway, AR, and Donny and wife Lisa Allen Linville of Clinton, AR; brothers Robert Linville of Fox, AR and Charles Linville of Pangburn, AR; 9 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family.
Jack is proceeded in death by his parents, wife Deltha Branscum Linville; children Billy Ray, Bobby Gene, and Jerry Wayne Linville; and one brother, Lanoin Linville.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 7 from 11 am to 5 pm at Clinton Funeral Service. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 8 at 2 pm at Fox Cemetery with Brother Bobby Ward officiating.
Services entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. To sign Jack's book of memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com
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