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John R. LynchPassing: February 15, 2014

Service:

First Christian Church

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 22nd @ 11:00 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, February 21st @ 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Cemetery:

Sheeks Cemetery

Saturday, February 22nd

MITCHELL — John R. Lynch, 95, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at his residence.

Born September 16, 1918, in Lawrence County, he was the son of William and Myrtle (Fields) Lynch.  He married Lucy Edith Cooper November 29, 1940, and she preceded him in death May 11, 2006.

John was a retired farmer and Mitchell Community Schools bus driver for 28 years.  He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1937 and was a member of the First Christian Church.  He had worked at Farm Bureau Co-Op and was a member of the Sheeks Cemetery Association, Lawrence County Farm Bureau, Mitchell Community Schools Holding Corporation, and past director and board member of the Marion Township Rural Fire Department.

Surviving:   sons, Michael L. (Judy) Lynch, Manhattan, Kansas
                          Phillip R. (Cindy) Lynch, Mitchell
          daughters, Patricia (Bob) Freeman, Santa Maria, California
                          Kathy M. Tolliver, Bedford
                          13 grandchildren
                          15 great grandchildren

His parents; wife; brothers, Kenneth Albert Lynch, George William Lynch, and Joseph David Lynch; and infant sister, Laura Mary Lynch, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, at the First Christian Church with Reverend Kevin Giggy officiating.  Burial will be in Sheeks Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the church.

Memorial Gifts:  Mitchell Community Schools Scholarship Foundation

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11 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Cynthia Delaney Peters | Mitchell, In
    Date: February 22, 2014
    Mickey and Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss and also sorry I could not make the viewing. You and your family are in my prayers. Cynthia Delaney Peters
  2. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 21, 2014
    Patty & family, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish all the good times and he'll be with you always.
  3. Guest: Carla and Roy Jones | Manhattan, KS
    Date: February 21, 2014
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May you receive comfort at this time. Sincere condolences.
  4. Guest: Kelly Fitzpatrick Grace | BedfordIn47421
    Date: February 21, 2014
    Kathy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you were very close to your dad, and I am sorry for your loss. I love and miss you, Please let me know if there's anything I can do. Kelly
  5. Guest: Kathy Fultz Davis
    Date: February 20, 2014
    Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dadl
  6. Guest: Mike & Annette Neely and family | Mitchell
    Date: February 19, 2014
    Cindy , Phil, John and family & Leah, We was so sorry to read about Phil's Dad's passing away... May our thoughts and prayers be with you all during this time.
  7. Guest: Pamela Beeler Renzi | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: February 18, 2014
    So sorry to hear about John's passing. Our Dad, Eugene Fields Beeler , told wonderful stories of his summertime visits to the Lynch farm to visit his Aunt Myrtle and John and the rest of the family. He had a lifelong fondness for John because of those wonderful days spent with him. Condolences from all of us, Pam , Dale and Albert Beeler
  8. Guest: Andrea Blair | Manhattan, KS
    Date: February 17, 2014
    Mike and Judy, So sorry for your loss. I have a feeling he was quite a proud father. Andrea
  9. Guest: Dorinda Lambert | Manhattan, KS
    Date: February 17, 2014
    Though I did not meet Mr. Lynch, I work with his son, Mike, and his daughter-in-law, Judy,here in Manhattan,KS. My sympathy to them and to all the family and others who had the joy of contact with this man who was clearly dedicated to his family and his community.
  10. Guest: David & Luella Russell | Mitchell, In.
    Date: February 15, 2014
    Thoughts & prayers with you.
  11. Guest: Diane & Tony Nugent | Mitchell, In.
    Date: February 15, 2014
    I wanted to say he was special bus driver. Every Christmas he & his wife (Lucy) would give everyone on his bus a half dollar for Christmas. I still have my last one. Thanks for the help.

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