Born June 21, 1946, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late George David Lynn and Georgia Bell Long Lynn. He was a member of Open Word Holiness Church in Newton and was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served 12 years and fought in the Vietnam War. Wayne was employed by U.S. Express as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his brother, David Lynn.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Joyce Lee Lynn of the home; son, Rick Lynn and wife, Jill of Lincolnton, NC; daughters, Darlene Lynn Pell and husband, Austen of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Michelle Lynn Boyer and husband, Eric of San Antonio, TX, Stephanie Valentine and husband, David of Columbia, SC; stepson, David Blanton and wife, Marianne of Hickory, NC; stepdaughter, Connie Sloan and husband, James of Lattimore, NC; brother, Eddie Lynn and wife, Jane of Lincolnton NC, and sister-in-law, Shirley Lynn of Pumpkin Ctr., NC. Wayne is also survived by eight grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., at Drum Funeral Home Chapel in Conover with Rev. Matthew Sparks, Rev. Darren Greeson and Rev. Bobby Rippy officiating. Military honors by Newton American Legion Post 16 will be presented following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Open Word Holiness Church, 3153 Blackburn School Rd, Newton, NC 28658.
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