STEPHEN ARTHUR LINTON, Brazil, IN

Stephen Arthur Linton, 77, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on October 6, 2024.

Steve was born on December 8, 1946, in Brazil, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Doris (Tiefel) Linton. Steve graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1965. Much of his 30-year career, Steve worked for Allisons Gas Turbine, a division of General Motors. Following retirement he worked several years for Emmert Property Management.

Steve served in the Army Reserves from 1966 until 1972. He was a lifetime member of Union United Church where he served in many different capacities.

In his free time, Steve enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids, and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Doris Linton; in-laws Clyde and Miriam (Whittington) Cooksey.

He is survived by his wife Rita (Cooksey) Linton. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his children: Gregory Linton and wife Heather, Lisa Timberman and husband Kevin, Ryan Linton and wife Valerie; grandchildren: Jaclyn (Matt) Williams, Nicole (Quinton) Heffner, Ethan (fiancé Anna Tallent) Linton, Katie (Michael) Stuckey, Jessie (Brad) Wilson, Shelby (Tyler) Wilson, Abbey (Jim) Mace, Grace (Kyle) Rice, Ashley (Neil) Lewzader, Bryce Linton, and Kody Linton; great-grandchildren: Tucker, Williams, Finn Williams, Luke Williams, Reese Heffner, Cole G. Heffner, Lainey Stuckey, Lanna Wilson, Myra Wilson, Vaughn Wilson, Cale Wilson, Rhett Wilson, Allie Wilson, Rory Mace, Clyde Mace, Clay Rice, Suttyn Lewzader, and great-grandchild number 17 expected in December; siblings: Kathy French

and husband Steve, Tim Linton and wife Sally, and Diane Haviland and husband Rick as well as several extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be at Lawson – Miller Chapel 1702 E. National Ave. Brazil, Indiana 47834 on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 4-8 PM. Services will be at Union United Church, 780 E. County Road 600 North Brazil, Indiana 47834, on Friday, at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Cemetery Inc., 8205 N. Co. Rd. 300 East Brazil, Indiana 47834.

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