John Link

John David Link, 90, passed away from this earth on December 17, 2014 at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born December 31, 1923 to the late John McLain and Bertha Speaks Link, the first of seven children. Mr. Link graduated from Union Grove High School in 1943 and on October 20, 1944, married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Helen Williams, who preceded him in death on October 1, 2014. Mr. Link is survived by daughters Monita Link Peck (Bill) of Winston Salem and Dianne Link Glover (Danny) of Durham, and by two grandsons, Danny Glover, Jr. (Meredith) of Elizabeth City and Greg Glover (Hayden) of Myrtle Beach, and four great grandchildren, Link, Rebekah, Dylan and Bentley Glover. He is also survived by three sisters, Evaleen Campbell, Sadie Hansel (Kenneth) and Carolyn Price (Jim) and one brother Perry Link (Hilda Sue). Along with his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers Vance and Raymond Link. Mr. Link retired from J.C. Penny Warehouse in 1986 after 35 years of service. His favorite past-times were gardening and for many years, raising cattle on his farm in North Iredell where he grew up. He was a tireless worker all his life and never let his impaired vision keep him from doing what needed to be done. He enjoyed the seniors Sunday school class and the Young at Heart activities at South River Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. Among the many good memories of his life, he will always be admired for his amazing ability to recall people and events with detailed clarity and historical information. Funeral services for Mr. Link will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 19, 2014 at South River Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Whicker officiating. Burial will follow at the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will visit with friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or South River Baptist Church, Missions Outreach, 2659 S. Chipley Ford Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. The family expresses appreciation to Brookdale (Statesville Place) and Gordon Hospice House for the care Mr. Link received during the past six months. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.