ROCKINGHAM — Johnny Ross Lynch Sr., 75, passed away at his home in Rockingham Monday morning, Jan. 20, 2020, surrounded by his family.
He was born Jan. 25, 1944, a son of the late Caleb Monroe Lynch and Daisy Jernigan Lynch.
Johnny was known as a hard worker with many skills, but his primary occupation was that of a plumber. He loved his family and enjoyed time with them. He was also a dedicated member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Hamlet where he served in many capacities including that of a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and “handyman” for the church. He was also involved in prison ministry and ministry at several local rest homes for a number of years.
His memory will be cherished by his wife of 54 years, Polly Seagraves Lynch; two children, Johnnie R. Lynch Jr. (Lisa D.) of Pinebluff and Teresa Garris of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Danielle Garris, Talon Lynch, Caleb Garris and Jessica McDuffie; two brothers, Jimmy Lynch (Janet) and Ray Lynch (Linda); and a sister-in-law, Nora Knox.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Teryn Love Lynch; brothers, Vander, Claude and Houston; and sisters, Mary, Catherine, Francis, Janie Sue and Ruth.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1407 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, officiated by Pastor Al McCormick. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Interment will follow the service in Richmond County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. US Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Carter Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lynch family. Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
