Chris Linkous

January 16, 1949 - January 4, 2021

PRINCETON - Hugh Christopher (Chris) Linkous, 71, of Princeton, went into the arms of his loving Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born January 16, 1949 in Bluefield, he was the son of the late Malcolm Dean Linkous and Thelma Eanes Linkous. Chris was an adored father and husband of 50 ½ years. He was a former coal miner for 25 years and a former employee of West Virginia American Water Company. When health permitted, he attended First Assembly of God in Princeton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and Gracey Mae, his beloved dog. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Cordle Linkous of Princeton; two children, Christie Sink and husband Samuel of Princeton and Christopher Dwayne Linkous and spouse Adam of Vero Beach, Fl; two brothers, Billy Linkous of Princeton and Malcolm Linkous of Georgia; two sisters, Janet Wiles of Georgia and Judy Martin and husband Bill of North Carolina; three sisters-in-law, Sandy Bailey and husband Johnny of Lashmeet, Nancy Carden and Debbie Hodge both of Princeton; two brothers-in-law, Eddie Cordle and wife Doris, and Dumpy Cordle and wife Cathy all of Lashmeet; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Sermon on the Mount garden with Don Dickerson officiating. Friends attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.