Amos E. Link, Jr.

Amos Edward Link, Jr. was born in South Boston, VA on September 26, 1946 to the late Gertrude Beatrice Lawson Link and Amos Edward Link, Sr. He departed this life on Sunday April 26, 2020.  Amos obtained his elementary and secondary education in Halifax County and graduated from Mary M. Bethune High School in 1964. He continued his higher education at St. Augustine’s College located in Raleigh, NC and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. He continued his education by receiving his Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law located in Durham, NC in 1972.

Amos settled in Durham, NC for a few years following graduation where he met and married Christianna Brown Link on July 20, 1968. They were blessed with two children, Tracy Link and Shawn Link. Amos and his family relocated to Raleigh, NC in 1976. Amos joined Martin Street Baptist Church and later joined Wake Chapel Church where he remained a faithful member until his death. Amos was an active member in the Wake Chapel Church and many other organizations such as: the National Bar Association, North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, and Kappa Alpha Psi.  Amos practiced law for 47 years, and established his own practice during that time. For many years, Amos specialized in criminal defense where he was known for his trial execution. He enjoyed his profession and although he did not take as many cases in his later years, his license remained active and he continued practicing until his death. Amos was an avid golf player and received multiple awards throughout his lifetime. He also enjoyed traveling and entertaining.

Amos' beautiful life will forever be cherished by his beloved daughter Tracy, his son Shawn, his daughter in his heart Latressa, his sister Barbara, brother in law William, and a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Amos Edward Link, Jr. was a loyal, dedicated, and supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was willing and eager to help everyone he loved and cared for. Although life presented him with many challenges, he was determined to overcome them with strength and resilience.

His Memorial Service was held on Saturday April 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the C. A. Haywood, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 2415 S. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27603. 

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