Richard "Dick" Joseph Lynch

Mr. Lynch was born October 25, 1944 to the late Edwin and Helen Lynch. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV. Dick was a veteran of the US Navy having served aboard the USS Sampson during the Cuban blockade. He also served as a member of the naval honor guard for the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. Mr. Lynch worked 30 plus years for DuPont; he was very active in his churches. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport, NC and formerly was a member of Wayside United Methodist Church in Vienna, WV.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Janet Lynch; a son Donald Lynch and wife Leslie of Yacolt, WA; a brother Thomas Lynch and wife Regina; three grandchildren, Mollie Wright, Macie Tenney, and Gabriella Fenison; two great-grandchildren, Jack Lynch and Annabell Tenney; his sister-in-law Charlotte Atkinson and husband Rick; two brother-in-laws, Edward L. Strother and wife Judy, and Michael Strother and wife Colleen. He is also survived by his dog Toby. Dick was preceded in death by a brother Donald Lynch.

A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at 2:00pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.