Rev. (Bill) Kenneth William Linkous, Jr. age 70 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bill was born on December 2, 1947 in Itmann, West Virginia to Kenneth William Linkous, Sr. and Winnie Marie Goad Linkous.

In addition to his mother Winnie Linkous of Mullens, West Virginia he is survived by his wife Lois Linkous of Woodlawn, Virginia; children and their spouses Michelle and Richie Sparks of Rock, West Virginia; Kelly McLamb of Beckley, West Virginia; Lacy and Melinda Cox of Hillsville, Virginia; Jenny and Kevin Gillispie of Beckley, West Virginia; grandchildren and spouse Corey and Brittany McGuire, Kaitlynn Gentry, Tanner Gentry all of Beckley, West Virginia; Lili Cox, Andrew Cox both of Hillsville, Virginia;   Jaclyn Gillispie of Louisville, Kentucky; one great-grandchild Ava McGuire; sister Sue Davidson of Mullens, West Virginia; brother Kenny Linkous of Mullens, West Virginia; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 in the Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jeff Wilson, the Rev. Ron Fredericks and the Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from six until eight at the Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord and ministering to the lost.