Anthony Coy "Tony" Link1,2,3,4

M, b. August 10, 1960, d. May 4, 2025
FatherMarvin Earl Link1,2,5,4 b. March 14, 1938, d. May 27, 2015
MotherMarguerite Frances Hodges1,2,5,4 b. July 1, 1942, d. February 9, 2023
     Anthony Coy "Tony" Link Anthony Coy "Tony" Link, 64, of Floyd County, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a nine-month battle with cancer. Tony was born on August 10, 1960, to the late Marvin and Marguerite Link. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Karen Link; children, Chris (Chelsea) Link, Matt (Jess) Link, and Joe Link; grandchildren, Carsyn and Caydence Link, Camdyn and Corbyn Bane, Avery Joe Link, and Emory Clark; brothers, Terry Link and Barry Link (Savannah); one sister, Cheri Smith (James); one uncle, Dee Link (Ina); two aunts, Loretta Gibson and Betty Wells (Ellis); and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was a devoted and loving husband, father, and Papa. God blessed us with so many memories and we are so thankful. He worked for Coles Egg Farm where he was known as Bubba. He worked with a crew of high school kids moving pullets, where he met Karen. He drove a truck for 40 years starting with Rowe Furniture, Conway Southern Express, and XPO Logistics, where he retired in June of 2022. One of his greatest pleasures was coaching. He coached baseball, football, and basketball for 20 years for the Floyd County Rec Department. He had the greatest love for the kids. Special thanks to our dear friend Cheryl Whitlock Allen (Rec. Director) who believed in us all those years. He loved to fish and camp with our boys and grandkids. We planned a beach trip every summer. Tony took care of Paynes Creek Primitive Baptist Church for over 15 years. He loved Old Baptist and believed in Salvation by Grace. Special thanks to our wonderful neighbors, church family, family, and countless friends, and the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute in Salem, VA, and Good Samaritan Hospice. Burial will follow at Restvale Cemetery in Copper Hill.4 He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.4 He was born on August 10, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,6,3,4 He married Karen Lynn Mills, daughter of Kenneth Wayne Mills and Carolyn Jane Yates, on June 28, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,2 Anthony Coy "Tony" Link died on May 4, 2025 at Virginia at age 64.4

Family

Karen Lynn Mills
Marriage*He married Karen Lynn Mills, daughter of Kenneth Wayne Mills and Carolyn Jane Yates, on June 28, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.6,7,2 
Children
  • Anthony Christopher Link7,4
  • Matthew Sherman Link7,4
  • Joseph Marvin Link7,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin Earl Link obituary in the May 30, 2015 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Anthony Coy Link obituary.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marguerite Frances Link obituary in the Feb 11, 2023 edition.
  6. [S10] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 7, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  7. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.