Roy V. Linton Ii
December 24, 1952 — July 28, 2007
Roy Victor Linton II, the son of Roy and Ruth (Blakely) Linton, was born on December 24, 1952 in Managua, Nicaragua. He was baptized at First Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa and graduated from Harlan Community High School with the class of 1971.
After high school, Roy joined the United States Marine Corps. and attended boot camp in San Diego, California. Following boot camp he was trained as a field radio operator and deployed with an artillery battery to Okinawa and Vietnam. Later in life Roy was a dedicated advocate for Veteran�s Rights and assisted many vets in obtaining the full benefits they deserved.
Following his honorable discharge, Roy lived in many areas of the country. After attending the University of Iowa, he moved to Los Angeles, California. Roy loved the time he spent in California where he wrote lyrics and recorded, composed and performed many of his published songs.
After Los Angeles, Roy lived in Omaha, then Carroll and Fort Dodge, Iowa where he graduated from college and worked for local newspapers as a reporter and editor. He then moved to Tennessee and worked at the Gibson Guitar Factory. Roy also lived in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was employed as a bounty hunter. In 1997, Roy returned to Iowa and settled in Harlan to be closer to family. He also spent his time videotaping Cyclone football for Harlan Cable and continued to perform music while sharing his love of music by giving guitar lessons. Roy also volunteered his time to animal rescue and served Christmas meals to the homeless.
Roy was known for his great sense of humor and endless creativity. He lived in the moment and taught you to laugh in the face of adversity, throw caution to the wind, and not to take life so seriously. Roy was a gifted musician who loved to read and spend time with his family and dogs.
Roy died on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa having attained the age of fifty-four years, seven months, and four days. He is preceded in death by his father Roy.
He is survived by his mother Ruth Linton of Harlan, Iowa; his two brothers: Mike Linton and his wife Marcia of Plymouth, Minnesota and John Linton and his wife Peg of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska; his two sisters: Ruthie and her husband Bobby Schaben of Defiance, Iowa and Lola Linton of Harlan; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa with interment at the Harlan Cemetery. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 11:00 AM service. Serving as honorary casket bearer was Steve Quist. Serving as active casket bearers were: Adam Quist, Michael Behrendt, Nick Schuler, Mike Linton, Chuck Behrendt, Jarred Behrendt, John Linton, Carol Miles-Rishling, Bobby Schaben and Randy Musich.
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After high school, Roy joined the United States Marine Corps. and attended boot camp in San Diego, California. Following boot camp he was trained as a field radio operator and deployed with an artillery battery to Okinawa and Vietnam. Later in life Roy was a dedicated advocate for Veteran�s Rights and assisted many vets in obtaining the full benefits they deserved.
Following his honorable discharge, Roy lived in many areas of the country. After attending the University of Iowa, he moved to Los Angeles, California. Roy loved the time he spent in California where he wrote lyrics and recorded, composed and performed many of his published songs.
After Los Angeles, Roy lived in Omaha, then Carroll and Fort Dodge, Iowa where he graduated from college and worked for local newspapers as a reporter and editor. He then moved to Tennessee and worked at the Gibson Guitar Factory. Roy also lived in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was employed as a bounty hunter. In 1997, Roy returned to Iowa and settled in Harlan to be closer to family. He also spent his time videotaping Cyclone football for Harlan Cable and continued to perform music while sharing his love of music by giving guitar lessons. Roy also volunteered his time to animal rescue and served Christmas meals to the homeless.
Roy was known for his great sense of humor and endless creativity. He lived in the moment and taught you to laugh in the face of adversity, throw caution to the wind, and not to take life so seriously. Roy was a gifted musician who loved to read and spend time with his family and dogs.
Roy died on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa having attained the age of fifty-four years, seven months, and four days. He is preceded in death by his father Roy.
He is survived by his mother Ruth Linton of Harlan, Iowa; his two brothers: Mike Linton and his wife Marcia of Plymouth, Minnesota and John Linton and his wife Peg of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska; his two sisters: Ruthie and her husband Bobby Schaben of Defiance, Iowa and Lola Linton of Harlan; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa with interment at the Harlan Cemetery. Pastor Dave Swinton officiated the 11:00 AM service. Serving as honorary casket bearer was Steve Quist. Serving as active casket bearers were: Adam Quist, Michael Behrendt, Nick Schuler, Mike Linton, Chuck Behrendt, Jarred Behrendt, John Linton, Carol Miles-Rishling, Bobby Schaben and Randy Musich.
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