Celebrating the life of
James Lynah, V
June 24, 1950 - July 26, 2007
James Lynah, V
SAVANNAH-James Lynah, V, 57, passed away on July 26, 2007 at home.
Jim was a past board member of the Savannah Yacht Club, past president of the Sons of the Revolution of Georgia, past board member of the Savannah Sport Fishing Club, member of the Colonial Wars, state chairman of the Coastal Conservation Association, member of the Coastal Heritage Society, member of the Home Builders Association, and a member of Christ Church.
Jim is survived by Cindy Ellis Lynah, his loving wife of 39 years. He is also survived by his mother, Ruth Cain Lynah, his mother-in-law Anne M. Ellis, four children, Elizabeth Ellis Lynah, Jessica Cain Lynah, James Lynah Jr., Wesley Morriss Lynah and daughter-in-law Andrea Gorog Lynah, three grandchildren, Mark Alton Reavis Jr., Anna Elizabeth Reavis, and Christopher Lynah Reavis, brothers, Thomas Ravenel Lynah and his wife Mary Ann Lynah, and Savage Heyward Lynah, Jr. and his wife Lori Lynah, sisters, Katherine Lynah Holliday and her husband William Holliday, and Ruth Lynah Bryant and her husband Bucky Bryant, several nieces and nephews, and many, many good friends.
Jim was a native Savannahian and attended public schools and Armstrong Atlantic State University. He received his Georgia state electrical license and started James Lynah Electric Company in 1979. He was preceded in death by his father, Savage Heyward Lynah and his father-in-law, Morriss W. Ellis. He will be missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Christ Church. Following the service the family will receive friends at their home.
Remembrances may be sent to the Coastal Conservation Association, The Sons of the Revolution of Georgia, or Christ Church.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Cindy and family My deepest condolences
- Glen McAvoy, Jacksonville, FL
Dear Cindy and Family, Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you. You are in our prayers.
- Bonnie Furnanz and Jane Rollins, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Lynah. I was on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Council with him.
- Virginia W. Baisden, Valona, GA
Cindy, Gail and I are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in our thoughts. He was great at a lot of things. He will be missed. Jerry
- Jerry and Gail Case, Savannah, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Mills & Julia Morrison
- Mills & Julia Morrison, Savannah, GA
Your brother is in our prayers and will be missed by many.
- Pat O'Connor, Savannah, GA
I'm glad I got to know Jim and I will deeply miss his guidance and support.
- Sally Pringle, Richmond Hill, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are very sorry for your loss. He was a great man. All of us at Advantage Lighting
- Jason & Penny Pittman, Statesboro, GA
Jim was a great inspiration for maintaining the dignity of the Sons of the Revolution. He will greatly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
- Michael Motes, Marietta, GA
Dear Cindy, Please know that I am thinking about you and your family, and I am remembering you all in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will provide the strength and faith that you need in the days ahead, and I know that He will. Love, Jan Daniel Crawford
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Savannah, GA
Jim was agreat friend whom I have known for a long time. He will be greatly missed by all.
- George Hammond, Atlanta, GA
A Fishing and friend forever,great memories.
- Guy Hoffman, savannah, GA
I'm so sorry for your lost. I use to work with Kay Holiday at Memorial and I really miss her. I just wanted to let her know that I was thinking of her and her family at this sad time.
- Jan Howard, Savannah, GA
I will forever be grateful to Jim for his kind words, encouragement and friendship. He will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you.
- Heather Haines, Charlotte, NC
Cindy and family My deepest condolences
- Glen McAvoy, Jacksonville, FL
Dear Cindy and Family, Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you. You are in our prayers.
- Bonnie Furnanz and Jane Rollins, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Lynah. I was on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Council with him.
- Virginia W. Baisden, Valona, GA
Cindy, Gail and I are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in our thoughts. He was great at a lot of things. He will be missed. Jerry
- Jerry and Gail Case, Savannah, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a wonderful man. He will be missed. Mills & Julia Morrison
- Mills & Julia Morrison, Savannah, GA
Your brother is in our prayers and will be missed by many.
- Pat O'Connor, Savannah, GA
I'm glad I got to know Jim and I will deeply miss his guidance and support.
- Sally Pringle, Richmond Hill, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are very sorry for your loss. He was a great man. All of us at Advantage Lighting
- Jason & Penny Pittman, Statesboro, GA
Jim was a great inspiration for maintaining the dignity of the Sons of the Revolution. He will greatly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
- Michael Motes, Marietta, GA
Dear Cindy, Please know that I am thinking about you and your family, and I am remembering you all in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will provide the strength and faith that you need in the days ahead, and I know that He will. Love, Jan Daniel Crawford
- Jan Daniel Crawford, Savannah, GA
Jim was agreat friend whom I have known for a long time. He will be greatly missed by all.
- George Hammond, Atlanta, GA
A Fishing and friend forever,great memories.
- Guy Hoffman, savannah, GA
I'm so sorry for your lost. I use to work with Kay Holiday at Memorial and I really miss her. I just wanted to let her know that I was thinking of her and her family at this sad time.
- Jan Howard, Savannah, GA
I will forever be grateful to Jim for his kind words, encouragement and friendship. He will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you.
- Heather Haines, Charlotte, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
