Joey Michael Linley

Joey Michael Linley

Joey Michael Linley, 45, of Brilliant, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at his residence. Joey was born on March 21, 1980, in Amory, Miss., to John Michael Linley and Sandra Kay Butler Linley.
A lifelong resident of Brilliant, Joey was well known throughout his community for his friendly nature, quick wit and love of conversation. He never met a stranger and always had a joke or story to share with anyone he met. Joey worked as a coal miner for a time before becoming a heavy machine operator. He was employed with Eutaw Construction in Mississippi for five years, and for the past year, he worked with Donald Bond Construction in Missouri until his passing. In his spare time, Joey enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. He was also a dedicated member of the Brilliant Fire Department.
Joey is survived by his wife, Melissa Morris Linley; his son, Tyler Linley; his pawpaw, Bill Linley; his sisters, Airiel Hayward and Ginger Bittner (Andrew); his aunts, Betty Holcomb and Angie Bland (Curt); his uncles, Jimmy Butler and Pete Butler; and a host of other family members and friends.
Joey was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Linley; his mother, Kay Linley; his granny, Lucille Linley; and his aunt, Darlene Pugh.
Funeral services for Joey were held on Dec. 20, 2025, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Bowen Funeral Home
Winfield, AL
205-487-4327