Mr. Johnny Edward “Sonny” Linebarger, Sr., age 72, of Zebulon, passed away October 23, 2024, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Sonny grew up on Island #26 in the Mississippi River. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marine Corp, where he served as part of the Military Police and was also a radio operator. After four years of service, Sonny was honorably discharged from the military. Sonny worked in the HVAC and commercial appliance repair business. He was a kind-hearted man who dearly loved his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying drones and model airplanes. He was a member of Open Arms Church in Zebulon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fowler Linebarger and Johnnie Blalock Linebarger.
He is survived by his wife: Becky Collum-Linebarger; children: Johnny E. “Sonny” Linebarger, Jr. (Angela), James Collum (Jasmine), and Mason Collum (Megan); grandchildren: Emma Linebarger, Katelyn Linebarger, and Michael Collum; two of his dearest friends: Terry Ison, Sean Farlow and Ralph Cannon.
A celebration of Sonny’s life will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the Open Arms Church, 487 E. Milner Road, Zebulon. Rev. Terry Ison will officiate. A meal will follow in the church fellowship hall. Moody-Daniel Funeral Home
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