Standard Ellis Linson

Obituary For Standard Ellis Linson

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., Autumn Woods Cemetery, 4000 W. Northside Drive, Jackson, MS 39209.

Stan Linson was born on July 30, 1951. He was Frances and Excel seventh child of nine children. He graduated from Parrish High school in Hazlehurst, MS in May 1969. After completing high school, he relocated to Gary, Indiana and later Chicago, Illinois for a brief moment. On February 2, 1971, he was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He went to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic training, and Fort Seals Oklahoma for AIT Training for Infantry Artillery. During his AIT training, he specialized in large firearms. Once he completed his training, he was stationed in Germany for eighteen months. Upon completing his service to his country, Stan enrolled in Jackson State University majoring in political science. He also attended Hinds Community College majoring in radio/tv repair and welding. After working various jobs, he was employed by the United States Postal service for 30 years. He loved meeting and getting to know the people on his route. Stan was a father to three children. Frank, Neshanta, and Jessica. He loved spending time with his granddaughter Faith. He enjoyed watching Deon play football. He also enjoyed watching Jaden and Braylon play baseball. He also has a dog, Hercules, that he loved introducing to everyone. Stan married Sandra Harried on July 29, 1995. They enjoyed spending time with each other until he transitioned. He loved expressing lessons his family taught him. He stated his dad taught the value of hard work and taking care of yourself. He was taught by his father to do your best and when you get where you need to be, don’t forget to give back. He loved eating fruits and vegetables from a kid to an adult. He passed all these attributes to his children. He hoped his children pass these attributes to his grandchildren. Stan is preceded in death by his father Excel, mother Frances, brother Thomas, brother John, sister Tiney, sister Maxine, and grandson Franklin. Stan leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Sandra; son, Frank (Demetrius) Sanders of Jackson, MS; daughters, Neshanta (Randy) Nelson of Daphne, AL and Jessica White of Hazlehurst, MS; his beloved grandchildren: Deon (17 years old), Jaden (15 years old), Faith (15 years old), and Braylon (13 years old); his brother, Lonnie; sisters: Eliza, Elma (Callaway) and Clementine will greatly remember his memories and his dog Hercules; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.