He attended Kings Trail Cowboy Church in Whitewright, Texas where he was saved and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior. He was his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's biggest and loudest fan at their sporting events. He was known by all for his huge Tuna hugs, strong handshakes, and quick wit. He was a hard worker, everybody's best friend, a hero to many, and loved with his whole heart and then some. He was a licensed meat cutter for many years and retired from Denison Walmart, where he considered many as family rather than coworkers. After retirement he worked at the City of Howe in the Public Works department where he became a well-known member of the community, as the old man in the funny hat that kept the grass cut and the city looking good. Tuna loved life, his family, his friends, his horses, watching and feeding his birds, going to the races, and junking. Tuna never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back, but most of all he loved visiting with family and friends, telling stories, a good meal and would fight you over banana pudding. Tuna is preceded in death by his wife Pat Lynch, father Roy Lynch, mother Leora Lynch, brother Eddie Lynch, and sister Wanda Guess.
He is survived by his sister Kathy Schraer, her husband Wayne Schraer, and his brother Howard Lynch, and his wife Linda Lynch, four daughters Charmaine Tate, her husband Ken Tate, Sia Wangler, her husband Roger Wangler, DeVera Tillett, her husband Philip Tillett, and Tammy Grisolia, a papaw to 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and 2 on the way.
The visitation will take place Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed by the service on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Scoggins Funeral Home, 637 West Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, Tx., with Pastor Joe Beshirs officiating. The burial will take place at Van Alstyne Cemetery. The Pallbearers are Rocky Ratcliff, Stephen Tillett, Andrew Amaro, Jacob Grisolia, Chris McClure, and Tad Kirchoff. Honorary Pallbearers are Bill Wright, and Bert Dowlen.
He attended Kings Trail Cowboy Church in Whitewright, Texas where he was saved and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior. He was his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's biggest and loudest fan at their sporting events. He was known by all for his huge Tuna hugs, strong handshakes, and quick wit. He was a hard worker, everybody's best friend, a hero to many, and loved with his whole heart and then some. He was a licensed meat cutter for many years and retired from Denison Walmart, where he considered many as family rather than coworkers. After retirement he worked at the City of Howe in the Public Works department where he became a well-known member of the community, as the old man in the funny hat that kept the grass cut and the city looking good. Tuna loved life, his family, his friends, his horses, watching and feeding his birds, going to the races, and junking. Tuna never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back, but most of all he loved visiting with family and friends, telling stories, a good meal and would fight you over banana pudding. Tuna is preceded in death by his wife Pat Lynch, father Roy Lynch, mother Leora Lynch, brother Eddie Lynch, and sister Wanda Guess.
He is survived by his sister Kathy Schraer, her husband Wayne Schraer, and his brother Howard Lynch, and his wife Linda Lynch, four daughters Charmaine Tate, her husband Ken Tate, Sia Wangler, her husband Roger Wangler, DeVera Tillett, her husband Philip Tillett, and Tammy Grisolia, a papaw to 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and 2 on the way.
The visitation will take place Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. followed by the service on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Scoggins Funeral Home, 637 West Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, Tx., with Pastor Joe Beshirs officiating. The burial will take place at Van Alstyne Cemetery. The Pallbearers are Rocky Ratcliff, Stephen Tillett, Andrew Amaro, Jacob Grisolia, Chris McClure, and Tad Kirchoff. Honorary Pallbearers are Bill Wright, and Bert Dowlen.
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