Earl Albert Linton, 88 yrs, of Port Deposit, MD, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at his residence. Born May 8, 1925 in Port Deposit, MD, he was the son of the late Howard Nelson and Rhoda Elsie Meck Linton.
Mr. Linton was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church of Port Deposit, MD. He is retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground of Aberdeen, MD, where he was employed as a machinist.
Mr. Linton is survived by his wife Margaret Elizabeth Lynch Linton of Port Deposit, MD; sons, Donald Linton of Conestoga, PA, and Dale Linton of Port Deposit, MD; three grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Simmons.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Linton was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Nelson Linton and Howard “Bud” Linton; and sister, Alice Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in care of Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 766, Perryville, MD 21903-0766.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 12 Noon, at Pleasant View Baptist Church of Port Deposit, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 10 AM until 12 Noon, at the church prior to the funeral service. Pastor Dr. Harold Phillips of Pleasant View Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, MD.
Arrangements by Lee A. Patterson & Son Funeral Home, P.A., Perryville, MD.