Joey Michael Linley, age 45, of Brilliant, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence. Joey was born on March 21, 1980, in Amory, Mississippi, to John Michael Linley and Sandra Kay Butler Linley. A lifelong resident of Brilliant, Joey was well known throughout his community for his friendly nature, quick wit, and love of conversation. He never met a stranger and always had a joke or story to share with anyone he met. Joey worked as a coal miner for a time before becoming a heavy machine operator. He was employed with Eutaw Construction in Mississippi for five years, and for the past year he worked with Donald Bond Construction in Missouri until his passing. In his spare time, Joey enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. He was also a dedicated member of the Brilliant Fire Department.

Joey is survived by his wife, Melissa Morris Linley; his son, Tyler Linley; his pawpaw, Bill Linley; his sisters, Airiel Hayward and Ginger Bittner (Andrew); his aunts, Betty Holcomb and Angie Bland (Curt); his uncles, Jimmy Butler and Pete Butler; and a host of other family members and friends.

Joey was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Linley; his mother, Kay Linley; his granny, Lucille Linley; and his aunt, Darlene Pugh.

Funeral services for Joey will be held on Saturday, December 20th, at 11:00 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of winfield, AL serving the Linley family.