James "Jimmy" Lynch

James Franklin Lynch, 84, of Hamlet, passed away at his home in Hamlet, Sunday, April 10, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born August 27, 1937, a son of the late Caleb Monroe Lynch and Daisy Jernigan Lynch.

Jim was a lifetime resident of Richmond County and a friend to man. He was a self-employed plumber for 53 years.  He loved his family and enjoyed time with them.  He was also a dedicated member of Sweet Haven Church and had served his country in the US Army.

His memory will be cherished by his wife of 28 years, Janet Privette Lynch; two children, Sandra Lynch of Cordova and Jamie Lynch McDuffie (Jim) of Hamlet; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild, and a brother, Ray Lynch (Linda); and his beloved baby Peaches.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Woodrow Lynch; brothers, Vander, Claude, Houston and Johnny; and sisters, Mary, Catherine, Francis, Janie Sue and Ruth.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 13 at Sweet Haven Church with Revs. Kane McKenzie and Mitchell Roller officiating. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:45 -2:45 pm. Interment will follow the service in Richmond County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sweet Haven Church, 424 Midway Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.