Leslie C. Linker, 96, of St. Marys, Georgia passed away August 10, 2021.

Leslie was a born on January 8, 1925 in Argyle, Ga. to the late Wade and Ida Linker. He has resided in Camden County all of his life. Growing up in Hazzards neck as a young boy, he hunted and fished to help support his family and he did it well.

He served in the United States Coastguard in the Pacific from 1942-1945 and was 2nd class gunnar mate in the Philippines; met the love of his life and married Frances "Jackie" Long from St. Marys and they were married for 63 years. He retired from Gilman Paper Company after 33 years. He  loved hunting and fishing, a very giving man and always sharing his catch of the day. Earlier years he enjoyed square dancing with his Jackie. He loved his family, never met a stranger, and all who knew him loved to hear of the days of hunting and fishing. He will be deeply missed by so many.

Survivors include a son, Larry Linker (Carole) of Woodbine, a daughter Debbie (Larry) McEachern of St. Marys. Grandchildren, Tony Howard, Leslie Tvrdy all of St. Marys. Wade and Aaron Linker of Woodbine. Great Grandchildren, Alex Kneeland (Patrick), Anna Draluck, Taylor Howard, Gracie Howard, all of St. Marys. Great-Great Grandchildren Aiden Mayton, Journey Mayton, Rileigh Kneeland, and Everly Draluck.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am at Allison Memorial Chapel on Monday, August 16, 2021. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 4-6 pm. Officiating will be Sam Eason. The family would like for you to come dressed casual.

Active pallbearers will ne Josh Howard, Josh Draluck, Randall Moore, Brant Portwood, Patrick Kneeland and Von Messer.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.