Charles Pate Linker, age 83, of Atkins, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his daughters' home.  He was born December 20, 1938, in Russellville to Gylem Pate and Leola Dale Caldwell Linker.

He was a 24-year member of A.A.  He enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Melba Linker, born January 26, 1942, and passed on April 17, 2020; a brother, Thompson Linker; two nephews, Jerry Lee Adams and Michael Wayne Linker; and a great-nephew, J.D. Adams.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles "Chuck" and Cindy Linker of Alma and Edward and Terri Linker of Fort Smith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Monty Ball of Branch and Regina and Richard Nichols of Greenwood; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry Lloyd and Shellene Linker of Russellville; two sisters, Glenda McCoy of Elgin, Texas and Justice (Ret.) Josephine Linker Hart of Mountain View; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A joint celebration of life will be held for Charles and Melba at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Shinn Chapel with Brother Joey Hanna officiating.  A private burial for the family will be held in Ford Cemetery near Atkins and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.

Memorials may be made for Charles to the Local District 5 A.A. foundation, in care of: Mike Wolf, 308 N. Boston Place, Russellville, Arkansas 72801 and for Melba to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.

The family would like to thank all of Charles and Melba's wonderful friends and neighbors that helped care for them, they were a blessing.

Charles and Melba's obituaries can be found be visiting the online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

Link to Melba's obituary: www.shinnfuneral.com/obituary/melba-linker