Harlie Ralph Linley

HARLIE LINLEY HARLIE LINLEY - Harlie Ralph Linley, age 84, of Steens, MS, passed away January 16, 2022, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Lone Oak Cemetery in Steens with Pete Bowen officiating and with military honors and Masonic graveside rites. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave. North location is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Linley was born January 3, 1938, in Hamilton, AL, to the late George Parmer and Ruby Wamble Linley. He joined the United States Air Force as soon as he graduated from high school and served for over 28 years. Mr. Linley married his English wife, Diana, while serving a tour of duty in England and they have been married for 62 years. He traveled to many countries while serving in the Air Force and rose to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. When he retired he loved to garden and took pride in growing fresh vegetables and giving them away to his friends and those in need. He loved his dogs, especially Australian Shepherds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Horace, Dewy, and Mickey, and a sister, Mageline. He leaves behind his wife, Diana Linley of Steens, MS, son Paul R. R. Linley of Oak Ridge, TN, grandchildren, Meagan, Colton, Alexandra, and Matthew. Memorials may be made to the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, P.O. Box 83, Columbus, MS, 39703, or to the charity of the donor's choice.