Kevin Earl Linkous of Bluefield, WV passed away December 12, 2024. He was the beloved son of Marlene Bailey Linkous and the late Willie Roy Linkous, Jr. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Katrina Davidson (Mark), Dana Hylton (Larry); niece, Tiffany  Kidd (Chad); nephews, Mark Davidson II (Tracy), Shannon Hylton, Tina's daughter, Carrie Gibson and Carrie's daughter, Gabriella who called Kevin "Pawpaw."

Although Kevin was never married, he lived with the love of his life, Tina Shrader for twenty five years until she passed away. From the time they first met, Kevin and Tina were soul mates and shared a wonderful life together.

In addition to his father, Willie Roy Linkous Jr. and Tina Shrader, Kevin is preceded in death by his aunt, Shelby Clark, his grandmother, Ruby Bailey Thomas, and nephew, Jacob Davidson.

The Linkous family will receive friends Wednesday, December 18, 2024 beginning at 12:00PM at Roselawn Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 1:00PM with Pastor Glen Goins officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Pallbearers include Chris Bailey, Aiden Bailey, Wesley Bailey, Roger Bailey, Larry Hylton, and Mark Davidson II.

The family would like to thank WVU Bluefield ER and CAMC for the very efficient care they provided to Kevin and may God bless them all.