Marlon Dwane Linzy, 63, of Henderson, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

A graduate of Crittenden County High School, Marlon grew up in Marion, Kentucky, and moved to Henderson, Kentucky, in 1982.  He was a former employee of Ritiki Coal Mine.  He loved God, life, his family, and to laugh.  His favorite time was when all his family was together in one place.  Marlon enjoyed working with his hands and collecting "stuff" and always had an ongoing project.  He was also a member of Zion Baptist Church.  Marlon and Vicki were foster parents to more than 80 children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lafe Kenneth Linzy; and his beloved son-in-law, Marvin D. Trent.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Vicki Arflack Linzy; nine children, Kim Tapp (Kevin), Holly Trent, Jennifer Sullens (Shannon), Elijah Linzy, Amber Linzy, Haylea Linzy, Adrianna Linzy, Jaxon Linzy, and MollyRhea "Peanut" Linzy; his mother, Inez Linzy; 17 grandchildren, Linzy Barre (Shane), Kalyn Tapp, Karley Tapp, Kaleb Tapp, ShiAne Gibson (Richard), RheaLeigh Bradburn, Sidney Sullens, Kennedy Sullens, Nic Sullens, Kirsten Sullens, Jade Sullens, Nevaeh Sullens, Kadence Linzy, Lafe Linzy, Zeke Trent, Aubrey Linzy-Sharp, and Annsley Linzy-Sharp; two great-grandchildren, Serenity Schneidtmiller and Hadlee Frisby; four sisters, Donna Haire (Larry), Phyllis O'Neal (Tony), Rita Templeton (Mike), and Deitra Beavers (Kurt); two brothers, Darrell Linzy (Julia) and Danny Linzy (Debbie); and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Zion Baptist Church.  The Reverend Mike Spivey will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Sullens, Kevin Tapp, Danny Comardelle, Shane Schneidtmiller, Richard Gibson, and Timmy Griffin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Elijah Linzy, Lafe Linzy, Kaleb Tapp, Zeke Trent, and Jaxon Linzy.

Contributions may be made to Zion Baptist Church Greater Things.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .