Celebrating the life of
James Kenneth Lynn
December 05, 1926 - January 20, 2017
Savannah- James Kenneth Lynn, 90, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 under the care of Hospice Savannah with his family at his bedside. A native of Collins, Georgia, Mr. Lynn was the son of the late William Dewey Lynn and Eudelle Lucindy Jarriel. Born on December 5, 1926, he graduated from Collins High School in 1943, joining the US Navy at the age of seventeen. His sea going tug was docked in Tokyo Bay near the Battle Ship Missouri when Japan surrendered to the Allies bringing WWII to an end in 1945. Returning to Savannah in 1946 he enrolled at Armstrong Junior College. In 1947, while a student he started working as an employee of the US Corp of Engineers where he served for thirty-seven years, retiring as the Finance and Accounting Officer.
During his retirement, he and his wife, Mary became world travelers visiting numerous countries. Mr. Lynn enjoyed golf several times a week and was active in many civic organizations including the American Legion Post 135, the Exchange Club, Rotary of Savannah and Boy Scouts of America. He was a longtime member of the Elks Lodge #183 where he served as Exalted Ruler and for many years he was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, James K. Lynn, Jr. and William Eric Lynn; step-daughter, Barbara Wilkes; brothers, Hugh Elwin Lynn and Cecil Ray Lynn and sister, Doris Lynn Smith.
Mr. Lynn is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Mary Wilkes Lynn; son, Mark Charles Lynn of Savannah; sisters, Imogene L. Hancock of Savannah, Cecelia Kay Westberry of St. Mary’s, GA and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00, Monday, January 23, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center, PO Box 9926, Savannah, GA 31412.
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HODGSON CHAPEL
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I worked in the finance office of the Savannah District of the Corps of Engineers under Jimmy (as we co-workers called him then) in the early 1970's. It was my first "real" job. I remember him as being friendly, fair, encouraging and an all around decent man. May his memory be a blessing to his family.
- Gary Teller, Atlanta, GA
I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss, it's never easy going through the passing of a loved one. You might take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4 which says God "will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This scripture gave me hope when I experienced loss, I hope it can do the same for your family. May the memories you have help you endure this difficult time.
- Jae Mckenzie , Savannah , GA
Mark we were all sorry to hear of your dad passing away. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Bill, Mona, and David.
- Drop Zone, Savannah, Ga
Dear Mary, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, my prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and yours. He was such a sweet man.
- Emma Doyle, Pooler, , Ga
Mrs. Mary Lynn, and all survivors of Mr. J.K. Lynn. I will forever cherish the friendship which developed from a business relationship. J.K. was one of the nicest people I have met through my life time. May God comfort you and keep you during your time of grief. God speed on your journey, Mr. J. K. Lynn!!!!!!!!!!! This city is a better place because of your presence here. God bless all!!!!!.
- Reggie Terrell, Savannah, Ga.
Uncle Kenneth, we are glad that you were a part of our family. And we pray that Aunt Mary and Cousin Mark will have peace through this time of grieving. I remember swinging on the porch swing on hot summer days with you at Grandma Lynn's green apartment during the 70's and 80's. It was always peaceful to me there.
- Tracy and Jennifer Snyder, Woodstock, GA
Mrs. Lynn, We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Lynn's passing.He was such a fine man and we will miss him. Please rest assured that he is with the Lord and healed. Thank you for the friendship we have shared all these years, and the special kindness the two of you have shown my daughter Cheryl. We Love You and are here for you.
- Tommy Tech, Savannah, GA
dear mark i am so sorry to hear about your dad . i did not know kenneth that well but as you know worked with your mother and knew eric very well as well as yourself. we all ask why, but it does happen and we all have fond memories of our loved ones to carry us on.
- mary wiggins, savannah, ga
I was sorry to learn of Kenneth passing. I was in the class of 1944 at Collins High and we always looked forward to our Reunions. My condolences are with your family at this time.
- Marjorie Davis Jones, Vidalia, GA,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear love James. We all know that the sting of death is very painful, however, God promise that soon death will be swallowed up forever along with the pain and sorrow it brings. ( Isaiah 25:8) As for the many that have fallen asleep in death, he promise that they will be ressurrected to life, here on earth. ( John 5:28,29; Psalms 37:29) May this hope along with the wonderful memories you have of James helps you to cope.
- L. Robinson , Columbia , SC
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I worked in the finance office of the Savannah District of the Corps of Engineers under Jimmy (as we co-workers called him then) in the early 1970's. It was my first "real" job. I remember him as being friendly, fair, encouraging and an all around decent man. May his memory be a blessing to his family.
- Gary Teller, Atlanta, GA
I would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss, it's never easy going through the passing of a loved one. You might take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4 which says God "will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This scripture gave me hope when I experienced loss, I hope it can do the same for your family. May the memories you have help you endure this difficult time.
- Jae Mckenzie , Savannah , GA
Mark we were all sorry to hear of your dad passing away. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Bill, Mona, and David.
- Drop Zone, Savannah, Ga
Dear Mary, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, my prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and yours. He was such a sweet man.
- Emma Doyle, Pooler, , Ga
Mrs. Mary Lynn, and all survivors of Mr. J.K. Lynn. I will forever cherish the friendship which developed from a business relationship. J.K. was one of the nicest people I have met through my life time. May God comfort you and keep you during your time of grief. God speed on your journey, Mr. J. K. Lynn!!!!!!!!!!! This city is a better place because of your presence here. God bless all!!!!!.
- Reggie Terrell, Savannah, Ga.
Uncle Kenneth, we are glad that you were a part of our family. And we pray that Aunt Mary and Cousin Mark will have peace through this time of grieving. I remember swinging on the porch swing on hot summer days with you at Grandma Lynn's green apartment during the 70's and 80's. It was always peaceful to me there.
- Tracy and Jennifer Snyder, Woodstock, GA
Mrs. Lynn, We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Lynn's passing.He was such a fine man and we will miss him. Please rest assured that he is with the Lord and healed. Thank you for the friendship we have shared all these years, and the special kindness the two of you have shown my daughter Cheryl. We Love You and are here for you.
- Tommy Tech, Savannah, GA
dear mark i am so sorry to hear about your dad . i did not know kenneth that well but as you know worked with your mother and knew eric very well as well as yourself. we all ask why, but it does happen and we all have fond memories of our loved ones to carry us on.
- mary wiggins, savannah, ga
I was sorry to learn of Kenneth passing. I was in the class of 1944 at Collins High and we always looked forward to our Reunions. My condolences are with your family at this time.
- Marjorie Davis Jones, Vidalia, GA,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear love James. We all know that the sting of death is very painful, however, God promise that soon death will be swallowed up forever along with the pain and sorrow it brings. ( Isaiah 25:8) As for the many that have fallen asleep in death, he promise that they will be ressurrected to life, here on earth. ( John 5:28,29; Psalms 37:29) May this hope along with the wonderful memories you have of James helps you to cope.
- L. Robinson , Columbia , SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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