Doyce Nayland Lynch

Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57)

Doyce Nayland Lynch, age 82, passed away peacefully on

4/2/2019 at his home in Arlington, TX. He was born

9/2/1936 in Ralls, TX to Emmitt and Juanita Lynch. He

went to Texas Tech and graduated with a degree in

business in 1959. He worked hard his whole life in

businesses such as General Mills, his tuxedo shop called

Mister Doyce Tuxedos which eventually became a chain,

as a national salesman for Vassarette, and a realtor in the

DFW area. He met Terry Barnes who became his wife in

1982 and was the love of his life. One of his greatest

accomplishments was his life as a family man and the

fact that he found Bible doctrine and was able to

introduce it to his family and put it to use in his everyday

life. He lived his life to the fullest and he gave honor to

God through his words and actions. His life will forever

be cherished by his family- his wife Terry Barnes Lynch,

his brother Emmitt Dwayne Lynch and wife Tresh and

Dwayne’s children Jay, Dixie and Lindy; his daughter Jana

Dee Lynch and her husband Kevin Stepp, his son Hollis

Nayland Lynch and his wife Mary , his grandchildren Zoe

Alma and Emmitt Edward Lynch and granddaughter

Justine Kathryn Lynch who adored him, along with many

other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his

son Wyley Doyce Lynch. Doyce understood God’s

matchless mercy and grace and was comforted in his

belief in Jesus Christ and had confidence in God’s Divine

wisdom. Visitation with family will be on Friday April 12th

from 6pm-8 pm with a memorial service on Saturday,

April 13th at 11 am at Moore Funeral Home (address

1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington TX). If flowers are sent,

they will be donated to a rest home and donations may

be sent in his name to Mission Arlington at 210 W. South

Street Arlington,TX 76012, or a charity of your choice.

“From a granddaughter’s point of view, Doyce Lynch was the epitome of a male role model. He embodied the greatest personality traits that makes a hero: determination, perseverance, integrity, and a love for his family that will never be surpassed. As an infant, he held, coddled, and played with me whenever he visited. I remember the feeling of instant love whenever I looked at him. His presence was revealed through my father, Wyley Lynch. So much of Doyce was ever present in Wyley. I remember the countless hours that my dad was on the phone with Doyce (aka Grandy). Together they would talk and laugh for hours, while I was running around the house, eavesdropping on their adult conversations.

When I was a preteen, I remember the weekends being with Doyce and Terry (his wife, and the love of his life) on Eagle Mountain Lake. I was an unbelievably lucky child because my grandparents had a cruiser boat, equipped with a bedroom downstairs, and an idyllic social lounge area on the top deck. Before we moved out the lake permanently, I remember counting the days until I could spend time with my grandparents on the lake. We fished, boated, tubbed, talked, and ate our way through the weekends. It was a magical time, filled with family bonding and the most precious moments of my life. Little did I know, that our relationship would grow as I matured.

When I attended college, I frequently called Grandy and told him about all the events of my social life. He was so intrigued and interested in everything I was doing. It felt wonderful to have a grandfather that cared so much about my life and encouraged me to achieve every dream I had. He inspired me to educated myself about the word of God. He frequently mentioned that “Christ will strengthen you” and “do not have any fear, because God is with you.” In college, I did my fair share of partying; but in those years, because of his recommendation, I also listened to R.B Thieme Jr.’s lessons from Berachah Church. I learned a lot about independence and applying of the word of God. I thank him for that.

After I got married, and quickly got divorced, Grandy and my father were there for me all the way. I remember the road trip coming back from Florida, when I really talked to Grandy about how I was unhappy. He reminded me that I have nothing to worry about. We talked for hours and hours during the road trip back to Texas about how God has a plan for my life. Even if I deviate from that plan, I can quickly get back to the right path, and overcome any hardship in my life.

After I was officially divorced, and living on my own for the first time in my life, I talked to him at least once a week. We frequently had discussions about bible doctrine, and the promises God had for my life. He encouraged me to be an independent woman, to pave my own path, and to keep being myself.. no matter what happen.

I can’t even fully put into words how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family. Being a part of Grandy’s legacy is such an honor to me. I will forever miss his voice and words of wisdom. I aspire to live a positive, motivating, and loving life, just like my grandfather.”