Charles Ray Linkous, 76, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on November 18, 2012 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born November 23, 1935 in Clincho, Virginia to the late Ernest and Nora Cain Linkous. Charles Ray served in the Army from 1959 to 1961 when he was honorably discharged as a PFC. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for the Army-Air Force Exchange services in Cameron Station, VA. He was an avid Redskins Fan, and a real outdoorsman who loved animals and gardening. His greatest enjoyment however was his family and spending time with them.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Helen F. Linkous of Port Republic, MD, devoted father of Gregory Charles Linkous and his wife Rhonda of Burke, VA, and granddaughter Chelsea Linkous, also of Burke, Va. He is also survived by his sister, Linda L. Casey of Fredericksburg, VA and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Friday November 23, 2012 from 10-12 noon where services will begin at noon, Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.