Billy Ray Linville

A Celebration of Life Service for Billy Ray Linville, 77 of Corinth, MS, will be Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:00 A M at Magnolia Funeral Home – South Chapel with interment to follow at Magnolia Gardens.  Bro. Raybon Richardson will officiate the service.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 5:00 P M until 8:00 P M and Monday, May 23, 2022 from 10:00 A M until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home – South.  Mr. Linville passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Center.  He was born August 3, 1944 in Corinth MS to Marlin Linville and Lizzie Thrasher Linville.  He retired as a supervisor at Dana Corporation and was a member of Biggersville First Baptist Church.  He loved working in his yard, going to cafes to be with his coffee buddies, traveling and cruises.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working on lawn mowers and Sudoku puzzles.  Billy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Linville; his daughters, Angie Pounders and husband Tony and Heather Lancaster and husband Michael; 9 grandchildren, Kelsey Gant (Bryson), Lauren Pounders (fiancée Zachary Saucier), Steven Pounders (Jordan), Taylor Mitchell, Bryson Mitchell, Hunter Mitchell, Hunter Lancaster, Michayla Lancaster and Knox Lancaster (Due June 2^nd); his sister, Lila Yancey (Charles); special friends, Johnnye and Norman Borden; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.  He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Linville; his father Marlin Linville and his mother, Lizzie Thrasher Linville.  Pallbearers will be Landon Elliott, Mark Austin, Lanny Elliott, Bryson Mitchell, Ronnie Joe Odle, Chad Borden, Marty Austin and Hunter Lancaster.  Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Marlar, Brad Bennett, Eli Mitchell, Tommy Melvin and Terry Gifford.  Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Billy Ray Linville.