William Doyle Linck, age 87, of Flippin, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at home with family by his side. Doyle was born June 10, 1936, in Rush, Arkansas to Bill and Hettie Linck.
In 1948, he, his dad, and one sister were baptized and became members of the Flippin Christian Church. He was a dedicated member and Elder in this church. After graduating from high school in 1954, Doyle spent the next 20 years serving in the United States Navy, retiring in 1973 as Chief Petty Officer. While in the Navy he learned to fly, using his GI bill to get his advanced ratings.
Upon retiring from the Navy his passion for flying led him to pursue a business as a charter pilot and corporate pilot. Over a period of several years, he managed FBO’s at Flippin, Harrison, and Baxter County, where he became a true pioneer in aviation. Over the years he trained many pilots and later became an FAA pilot examiner, certifying new and advanced aviators.
For the past 19 years Doyle has volunteered for Kindness, an organization that transports individuals unable to drive themselves to doctor’s appointments, shopping, etc. He enjoyed very much being able to help local citizens and the friends he made along the way. He and Marvell also were volunteers at
Baxter Regional Hospital.
Doyle is survived by his wife, Marvell; sons: Ed Linck of Panama City, Florida, Kevin Linck (Andrea) of Mountain Home; six grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; stepdaughters: Regina (Ronnie) Fears, Deborah (Mark) Johnson all of Mountain Home; four step-grandchildren; seven great step-grandchildren; sisters: Sylvia (Bill) Cunningham of Springfield, Missouri, and Linda Swaters of Flippin.
Doyle was preceded in death by his parents; his late wife, Shirley Cunningham Linck; and son, Dennis Linck.
Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Flippin Christian Church in Flippin.
Funeral service will be11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Flippin Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Cody Linck, Chad Linck, Jeff Swaters, Andrew Newsom, Larry Schumucker, and Eric Watson.
Honorary pallbearers: Gregg Alexander, Ron Proctor, Leroy Beavers, Gene Frazier, Chuck Bailey, and David Baker.
Memories of Doyle and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/yellville
