James Lee Lynch, Sr., age 99, passed away on September 15, 2022. He was born May 18, 1923 in Roanoke, to James Grady Lynch and Lucy Rena Snead Lynch, he moved to Danville at an early age where he resided until his death. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Idella Ricketts Lynch, a daughter Betty Jo Lynch and a granddaughter Jo Michelle Matthews.
He is survived by a son James Lee Lynch, Jr. (Nancy); a daughter Sylvia Lee Lynch Matthews (John); five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren.
A veteran of World War II, James served in both the 113th and 125th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, attached to the 1st and 9th Army serving in the European Theatre, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery and heroic acts, a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Holland, the Good Conduct Medal for Efficiency, Honor, & Fidelity, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 bronze stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. James was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Battle of the Bulge Association. In 2016 at the age of 93, he was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, in gratitude for personal service to France's liberation during WWII. He accepted his medal at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
James retired from the City of Danville Water Gas & Electric Dept. after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Third Avenue Christian Church where he joined in 1946 after returning from WWII. He loved hunting and fishing and was a 'fix-it' man all his life. He enjoyed piddling in his shop. James did not have a bucket list, but his one goal in life was to live longer than his mother who died at 100.
Burial will be at Highland Burial Park.
He is survived by a son James Lee Lynch, Jr. (Nancy); a daughter Sylvia Lee Lynch Matthews (John); five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren.
A veteran of World War II, James served in both the 113th and 125th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, attached to the 1st and 9th Army serving in the European Theatre, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery and heroic acts, a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Holland, the Good Conduct Medal for Efficiency, Honor, & Fidelity, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 bronze stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. James was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Battle of the Bulge Association. In 2016 at the age of 93, he was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, in gratitude for personal service to France's liberation during WWII. He accepted his medal at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
James retired from the City of Danville Water Gas & Electric Dept. after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Third Avenue Christian Church where he joined in 1946 after returning from WWII. He loved hunting and fishing and was a 'fix-it' man all his life. He enjoyed piddling in his shop. James did not have a bucket list, but his one goal in life was to live longer than his mother who died at 100.
Burial will be at Highland Burial Park.
James Lee Lynch, Sr., age 99, passed away on September 15, 2022. He was born May 18, 1923 in Roanoke, to James Grady Lynch and Lucy Rena Snead Lynch, he moved to Danville at an early age where he resided until his death. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Idella Ricketts Lynch, a daughter Betty Jo Lynch and a granddaughter Jo Michelle Matthews.
He is survived by a son James Lee Lynch, Jr. (Nancy); a daughter Sylvia Lee Lynch Matthews (John); five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren.
A veteran of World War II, James served in both the 113th and 125th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, attached to the 1st and 9th Army serving in the European Theatre, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery and heroic acts, a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Holland, the Good Conduct Medal for Efficiency, Honor, & Fidelity, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 bronze stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. James was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Battle of the Bulge Association. In 2016 at the age of 93, he was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, in gratitude for personal service to France's liberation during WWII. He accepted his medal at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
James retired from the City of Danville Water Gas & Electric Dept. after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Third Avenue Christian Church where he joined in 1946 after returning from WWII. He loved hunting and fishing and was a 'fix-it' man all his life. He enjoyed piddling in his shop. James did not have a bucket list, but his one goal in life was to live longer than his mother who died at 100.
Burial will be at Highland Burial Park.
He is survived by a son James Lee Lynch, Jr. (Nancy); a daughter Sylvia Lee Lynch Matthews (John); five grandchildren, ten great grandchildren.
A veteran of World War II, James served in both the 113th and 125th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, attached to the 1st and 9th Army serving in the European Theatre, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He received the Bronze Star Medal for bravery and heroic acts, a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Holland, the Good Conduct Medal for Efficiency, Honor, & Fidelity, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 bronze stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. James was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Battle of the Bulge Association. In 2016 at the age of 93, he was named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, France's highest distinction, in gratitude for personal service to France's liberation during WWII. He accepted his medal at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
James retired from the City of Danville Water Gas & Electric Dept. after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Third Avenue Christian Church where he joined in 1946 after returning from WWII. He loved hunting and fishing and was a 'fix-it' man all his life. He enjoyed piddling in his shop. James did not have a bucket list, but his one goal in life was to live longer than his mother who died at 100.
Burial will be at Highland Burial Park.
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