James"Jim" G. Lynch
September 19, 1949 ~ July 7, 2003
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ James G. "Jim" Lynch, 53, died Monday, July 7, 2003 in a local hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James William Lynch and Gussie Couch Lynch.
He was a US Navy veteran and retired from the US Naval Reserves. He was a former member of the Fletcher Kiwanis Club and former Chief of the Skyland Fire Department. He attended the First Baptist Church of Asheville and previously attended Arden Presbyterian Church. He was Director of Operations with Asheville Regional Airport.
Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara Johnson Lynch; daughter, Kristen Courtney Lynch of Wilmington; son, Christopher Seth Lynch, and his wife Stacy, of Allen, Texas and his brother, G. Scott Lynch of Arden. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins, including John Couch, and his wife, Diana of Asheville.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, July 11th, at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard with Rev. P. Ollis Revels officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
His family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 until 8:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 College Place, Bldg. C, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801, the Skyland Fire Department, P.O. Box 640, Skyland, Nc 28776, or to the American Red Cross, 100 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC 28804.
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My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Lynch family.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jim Lynch a number of times since I’ve known his son, Seth. Seth and I have been close friends ever since I’ve known him from our time in the Army a number of years ago through his wedding with Stacy. They have been and will always be close to my heart. Again, my deepest condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Leo
I just found about Jim’s death last night. I am very sorry and would have been there if I had known in time.
Bill
Dear Scott:
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Jim when I was an adjuster with Crawford and Company. I handled several claims at the airport.
You were so compassionate in the recent death of my father-in-law, Graham Davis. For that, I am very grateful.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Gerry Huntley
Dear Barbara,
Our deepest condolences to you and your wonderful family. I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you and family during this time. I know Jim is now in a beautiful place. Mom (Ramona) also sends her best to you and your family and we all just want you to know that we love you and your family and will keep you in our prays during this time.. Love, Sandi, Harold, Allen & Russ Johnson also Ramona Lynch
Dear Scott,
Just wanted you to know how much we love you and praying for you and your family. Scott now is a difficult time, but with prays it will help us cope in our grief. We will see you at the end of the month. So sorry we are not able to be with you and family, but we just are unable to make the trip. Mom(Ramona) loves you and is praying for you.
Our Love and Prays,
Ramona Lynch
Sandi, Harold, Allen & Russ Johnson
Jim has been such a true inspiration to us all. We have all gained so much character through his humor and spirit as he met the challenges he endured head-on! Through his leadership, his legacy will lives on! What a blessing Jim’s friendship has been. Our prayers for inner peace go out to Barb, Seth, and Kristen. Jim touched so many lives and he continues to live within us all. God bless.
Scott, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
David, Cindy, Charlie & Kim
Scott, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May God give you comfort and peace, June
Please accept my sincere condolences. I worked with Jim at ARA and knew him to be a good man!
Dear Barbara & Scott;
Please know I share with you in grief at the home going of Jim. He and his Dad were very special people in my life and always rembered joyfully. You are in my prayers at this time
Marvin
Dear Barbara,and Family, Jimmy was a dear dear person and his loss will effect us all. We wanted to let you know that our thought’s and prayers are with you all always your friend Jimmy and Sherri. (johns cousin) (Larry’s sister)
Barbara and family,
Just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers.
Scott,
Thinking about you and praying for you. Take care of yourself.
Love,
Sheila (Lynch) Downs
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Jim and I attended AB Tech together many years ago and were close friends during his days as chief of Skyland. God Speed in this tough time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this difficult time. May you be comforted in knowing that he no longer suffers and find comfort from The One with which he now resides!
Jim was a very good person and will be missed
Randall Collins
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Dear Scott,
May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.He is able!
Carolyn and Gil Jenkins
I became active in the Fire Service in 1977 and remember Jim as inspiration to continue in this profession. I worked with him later as the Asheville Fire Marshal during his time at the Airport. I’ll miss him and my prayers are with you.
Dear Barbara,
We met you and Jim several times when you attended different functions with John & Dianna at the Masonic Temple.
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Lois & Roland
Dear Barbara,
We met you and Jim several times when you attended different functions with John & Dianna at the Masonic Temple.
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly,
Lois & Roland
Scott our prayers are with you and your family at this time for God to give you the peace and comfort in the days ahead. We know what you are going through.
Barbara and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Huntsinger
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Jim at the Asheville Airport. I enjoyed the short time I knew him (November 2002). He had great knowledge of the airport and it’s operations and I was able to learn alot from him. He shared many memories with me and we have the same sense of humor! Thanks Jim, will see you again one day! 🙂
I am the widow of the late Charles Hipps and just wanted you to know that Charlie thought so much of Jim. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.