Obituary of Phillip Edward Link Jr.

Phillip Edward “Butch” Link, Jr ,74 of Morgantown passed away at home on Oct.31, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born January 23, 1950 in Cleveland, OH a son of the late Phillip Edward Link, Sr and JoClara Miles Link. Butch spent most of his life in Morgantown and was a member of Morgantown High School Class of 1968. In 1969 he met his wife, Nancy, while playing cards in the WVU Mountainlair. They remained together for 55 years, married and parents of their daughter, Erica. Butch learned and loved the trade of welding and was employed by WVU for over 40 years. He served as a Union Executive for ACE and was dedicated to guarding and defending the rights of employees. He enjoyed cooking, especially grilling outside, playing basketball and softball, was an avid WVU and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan, and loved spending time socializing with friends and neighbors. He never met a stranger and enjoyed nothing more than good conversation no matter the topic. His compassion and caring for others were his greatest attributes. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. He was admired as and will be remembered as a man of integrity and kindness. In addition to wife Nancy and daughter Erica Link, he is survived by a sister Toni Cartwright, brother Mike (Bea) Link, sister Kathy Strader, and brother Ronald Link. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. His family gives a special thanks to WVU Medicine Hospice, especially Laura, Stacy, and Tricia. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV on Saturday, November 23rd from 2:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org or Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia, 252 Brewer Rd. Morgantown, WV 26508 or online at www.animalfriendswv.org. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.