Lillian M. Linger, age 88, of Buckhannon, WV died June 1, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born July 10, 1923 in Ellamore, WV, a daughter of the late Wilford and Valta Rowan Davis. On August 18, 1944 she married Charles Edward Linger who preceded her in death on November 19, 1993. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Bernard Leo Linger; one great-grandson, Nicholas Linger; six brothers, Bud, Lorn, Jim, Harry, Larry Gene and Mason Davis. She is survived by two daughters, Jerry Henderson and husband Bruce of Buckhannon and Carolyn Mason and husband Wyman of Steens, MS; three sons, Charles Eugene “Wimpy” Linger of Oklahoma City, OK, Gary Neal Linger and wife Rozetta of Buckhannon and Shawn Babbitt and wife Mindy of Buckhannon; five grandsons, Jonathan Rowan of Mooresville, NC, David and Sam Linger both of Buckhannon, Stormy Linger of Stonewood, WV and David Babbitt of Fayetteville, WV; four granddaughters, Jane Linger of OH, Wendy Ward of Washington, VA, Misty Sow of Oklahoma City and Destiny Babbitt of Buckhannon; nine great-grandchildren; five brothers, Artis Davis of Brunswick, OH, Ruhl Davis of Strongsville, OH, Everett Davis of Buckhannon, Douglas Davis of Belington, WV and Don Davis of Weston, WV; three sisters, Sylvia Zirkle of Jimtown, WV, Lieu Hall of Buckhannon and Macil Robinson of Strongsville; several nieces and nephews and for many years Mrs. Linger was served by her faithful caregiver, Brenda Hissam. Mrs. Linger was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God in Buckhannon. Friends will be received Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 2-4 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Monday at the Buckhannon Church of God with Pastor Frank Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
