January 13, 2025
Johnny “Boot” Buford Linder, age 81, of Smithville, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. Born on April 24, 1943 in Smithville, TN, he was the son of the late Classie and Flossie Bain Linder. Johnny was a farmer and a member of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his six brothers, Bobby (Peggy) Linder of Smithville, TN, Norman (Jenny) Linder of Lafayette, TN, James Ray (Ruth) Linder of Anderson, Ind., Carl Linder of Alexandria, Ind., Larry Linder of Rock Island, TN, and Wayne Linder of Lafayette, TN. He also leaves behind his sister, Katie Holler of Portland, TN, along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his 3 brothers, JC Linder, Joe Linder, and Jackie Linder and 2 sisters, Ruby Gerald and Martha Caldwell.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17 at 2pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Adcock Cemetery. Randy Gregory will officiate and visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 2-8pm and on Friday from 10am until the time of service at 2pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.