Linnard Holston Obituary (1930 - 2019)

Linnard Holston Ogden City community icon, Linnard Holston passed away peacefully on Saturday May 18, 2019 at the age of 89. Linnard was born January 10, 1930 in Washington, Arkansas to Wesly Holston and Flora McCroye. He had 2 sisters, Lille and Callie who has also been called to rest in years prior. Linnard only had one son, Lin Ervin Holston who passed in 2004. In the 50s, Linnard met Merle Corine Crowe at the Wall Avenue Community Center. They married in 1958 and were committed until Merle was called to rest in 2015. The Wall Avenue Community Center also provided a place for Linnard to display his athletic talents. Linnard earned many achievements with one of the highest being the AAU Golden Glove boxing champion in 1947. He also played tennis, and was one best table tennis players to come through Ogden. From 1951-1953, Linnard served in the Korean War. He went on to work at Southern Pacific Railroad where he retired after 42 years. Linnard has also been a staple at the Marshall White Community Center since it opened in the 60's. There he continued his legacy of boxing by coaching the youth boxing team and serving as a mentor to all the children at both the center and in the community. After retirement from the railroad, Linnard continued to "babysit" at the Marshall White Center and worked during fruit seasons at the Pettingill Farm during. At the Pettingill Farm, Linnard continued to shine his light by passing inspiring words and sayings such as "You gotta taste this peach, you don't buy shoes without trying them on." Linnard is survived by 2 grandchildren; Jonathan and Ja'Wana Holston, Daughter in-law; Annette C Holston, and 3 great grandchildren; Madelyn Holston, Ma'Kaiha Holston, Brooklyn Holston, nieces: Jacalyn Blackenship, Patricia Ann Johnson, and Keica Ballen and nephews: Marcus Charles Criner and Mike Blackenship, and along with a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, nephew Phillip Gaston and son Linnard Holston. A visitation will take place on Thursday May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary of Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Brief services will be held at 12 Noon Friday May 24th with a viewing from 11a.m. to 12 Noon at New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln, where Linnard was a member for over 60 years. Visitation Myers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 23, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Visitation New Zion Baptist Church 2935 Lincoln Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 May 24, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Service New Zion Baptist Church 2935 Lincoln Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 May 24, 2019 12:00 PM Burial Myers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 24, 2019