Cecil Linville, age 87, husband of Edna Matherly Linville for 64 years, the son of the late Lona Bates and James R. Linville, passed away at home on August 2, 2019. Cecil was a construction worker for 20 years with Hinkle Contracting, and he started his own business in tree service and well drilling. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Josephine Bussell; brothers, Harvey, John, Ben and Albert Linville; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Linville.

Surviving is his wife, Edna Matherly Linville, two sons, Cecil Wayne Linville (Arlita), Daryl Lane Linville; nine grandchildren, Daryl Lane Linville (Nicole), Clinton Daniel Linville (Julie), Nichole Leberski (Joseph), Cindy Hilt (Cory), Danyelle Hatton (Braxton), Hunter Lee Linville, C.W. (Chad) Hallin, Zach Hayes; as well as 16 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Lona Banta; brothers-in-law, David Matherly (Sue), Jack Williams, and a host of other family members and loved ones.

The memorial service for Cecil Linville will be on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 12:00 noon at Old Union Christian Church with Rev. Scott Winkler officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 1317 US-62, Cynthiana, KY 41031 or Old Union Christian Church, 6856 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40511.