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Phillip Russell LynchPassing: April 21, 2014

Service:

Sheeks Cemetery

Graveside Service

Friday, April 25th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Thursday, April 24th @ 3:00-8:00 pm

Cemetery:

Sheeks Cemetery

Friday, April 25th @ 11:00am

MITCHELL — Phillip R. Lynch, 55, passed away at  9:13 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born January 20, 1959, in Lawrence County, he was the son of John R. and Lucy Edith (Cooper) Lynch.  He married Cindy Jo Ritchison June 25, 1983.

He was a farmer, school bus driver, and had been employed at Elliott Stone Company.  Phil was a member of the Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District, and president of the Sheeks Cemetery Association.  He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1977, was a member of the First Christian Church, and enjoyed gardening.

Surviving:       wife, Cindy Lynch, Mitchell
                       son, John Russell (Marissa) Lynch, Mitchell
               daughter, Leah Marie Lynch, Mitchell
        grandchildren, Aidan Russell Lynch, Grayson David Lynch, and
                              Annison Christine Lynch
                 brother, Michael L. (Judy) Lynch, Manhattan, Kansas
                   sisters, Patricia (Bob) Freeman, Santa Maria,California
                              Kathy M. Tolliver, Bedford

His parents preceded him in death.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Sheeks Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Giggy officiating.

Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

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16 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Carol (Hall) Sharpe | Spencer, IN
    Date: April 29, 2014
    Patty, so sorry for your loss. I remember Philip from when I had sleep-overs at your house.
  2. Guest: Debbie Busick | Canton, IL
    Date: April 26, 2014
    Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear about Phil. He was a super person and I've thought about him often since Dr. Miller left the Bloomington office. Phil always made me laugh. Thoughts and prayers for you, the kids and grandkids. I know how much he loved you all.
  3. Guest: Vicky Riddle | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 25, 2014
    I had the pleasure of meeting Phil at Dunn Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. He was such a sweet person. He brought lot of fresh produce to share with us in the summer months. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. He will be missed.
  4. Guest: Heather Reed | Manhattan, KS
    Date: April 25, 2014
    Mike, So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Heather
  5. Guest: Stephen Connell | Canton, Michigan
    Date: April 24, 2014
    Patty & Kathy, so sorry for your loss. Phil was a good man and will be missed.
  6. Guest: Mike & Susi Mann | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 24, 2014
    Cindy, Kathy & Family Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
  7. Guest: Kayla Alvarez | LasVegas, Nv
    Date: April 24, 2014
    The last day I was in Mitchell after laying great grandpa to rest and every one had made their ways home Uncle Phillip and I sat in the living room all day and just talked. He made the day pass fast with all the funny things he said. He even let me go home with a "3 piece chicken dinner" (: He laughed at my face every time I walked in the house because I had never experienced a place so cold. When I got back to Vegas I was telling my mom how much fun I had with Uncle Phillip. He made my first trip to Indiana since I was a little girl very memorable(:
  8. Guest: Pat Bosco | Manhattanks
    Date: April 24, 2014
    Mike,we are thinking of you and your family.. Pat and the k-state community.
  9. Guest: Suzie Batchelor leatherman | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 24, 2014
    Cindy, Patty, Kathy & families, You are all in my thoughts & prayers. God has given your family alot to deal with in such a short time but He will be there to comfort & guide you through this difficult time. Cherish the memories & good times& Phil will be with you always.
  10. Guest: Melanie Roberts | Williams, IN
    Date: April 23, 2014
    So sorry for your loss. Phil was such a kind hearted, humorous guy! I know he will be missed so much.
  11. Guest: Carla Robertson Taylor | FtMyers, Fl
    Date: April 23, 2014
    Cindy, I was so sorry to hear about Phil. I can't imagine your heartache. I know that there are no words that will help the pain. Please find comfort in knowing that there are many prayers being sent up for you..
  12. Guest: David & Luella Russell Tony & Diane Nugent | Mitchell, In.
    Date: April 23, 2014
    Cindy & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
  13. Guest: Kevin
    Date: April 23, 2014
    I can remember being little, and one year at Christmas, Uncle Phillip literally gave me a box of rocks as a gift. The look on my face must've been priceless because I recall him laughing for a really long time. In recent years, my daughters also came to love Uncle Phillip and I will always remember his patience in showing them all the animals on the farm, sharing his garden harvest with us and even taking my daughter Lucy for a ride on his school bus. We will miss you Phillip!
  14. Guest: becky briscoe hawk | indiana
    Date: April 23, 2014
    So very sorry for the loss of Phil. He was a great man and neighbor when i lived close by him and he helped me in many ways. He will be missed by many people, esp his family members and friends. my deepest sympathy to all of you and yours..esp to Patty and Bobby Freeman.
  15. Guest: Jerry Fountain | Bedford, IN
    Date: April 23, 2014
    Sorry to hear about Phil. He was a very active farmer and will be missed in the farming community of Lawrence County. Rest in peace, Phil.
  16. Guest: Nancy Duncan Ryan | Williams, Indiana47470
    Date: April 23, 2014
    I look forward to the county fair because I know I will get to spend time visiting with Phil and Cindy. We always pick up like we had just seen each other yesterday. He was always that easy to be around. I will miss him.

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