Brian was born Jan. 27, 1968, the son of Steven and Carol Griffin Linville in Chicago, Illinois.

Brian moved to the Canton area as an infant and graduated from Timken High School. He had worked as a machinist for Gradall in New Philadelphia before moving to the Boardman area.

Besides his father, Brian leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 19 years, Cheri (Cutter) Linville; his daughters, Carol (fiance Jason Brodowski) Linville of Cleveland and Rachel Smith of Canton; granddaughter, Marley Meryo of Cleveland; sisters, Heather (Frank) Smith of Alliance, Rebecca (Rexal) Rhoades of Danville, W.Va.; brothers, Todd Linville, Joshua (Jamie) Linville of Alliance; brother-in-law, James (Aimee) Cutter; and four nieces and five nephews as well as many cousins and friends.

Brian will also be greatly missed by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lewis and Melody Cutter of Girard, whom he could always depend on for love and support.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Per Brian’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. The family suggests any material contributions be made to help defer the cost of funeral expenses. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expressions of sympathy to the family.

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