Delbert Lee Linthicum's Obituary
Delbert Lee Linthicum, 47, of Culpeper passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1961 in Warrenton, VA to Delbert Thomas and Barbara Alice Mercer Linthicum.
Mr. Linthicum was a senior draftsman for Superior Ironworks, Inc. where he contributed in designing countless buildings in the Northern Virginia area. He was a past deacon at New Salem Baptist Church where he was also a past youth group leader. Mr. Linthicum was a die hard Redskin fan, enjoyed woodworking, playing pool and darts, and was an avid fisherman spending most of his time fishing at his pond. He was a Lynard Skynard fan, loved music and was always in charge of the music at any gathering he attended. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and son and was a true inspiration to other people in his fight to battle Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ ALS.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Victoria Dawne Linthicum, two children, Erica Dawne Linthicum of Culpeper, Chad Anthony Linthicum of Culpeper, one sister, Pamela Sue Symington of Bealeton, one brother, Ray Anthony Linthicum, Sr. of Warrenton, mother and father-in-law, Joan M. and Robert A. Hoffman of Bealeton, and countless other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. with Rev. Sandy Martin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to The ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD, 20855 &/or Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701.
An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
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