| Joseph F. Lynch, 62, of Palestine, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, August 2, 2010, after a courageous 7 year battle with lung cancer.
He was born March 10, 1948, a son of, and greeted in heaven by, the late Carl I. and Vora C. Lynch of Palestine, WV.
He served his country in the Vietnam War from 1967-1969.
He retired from Corning/Schott Glass with 24 years of service. He also worked as a Boilermaker and at Mountain State Steel Foundry. He was a member of the VFW Post 1212.
He was a member of the New Home United Methodist Church and loved to tell others everything was going to be alright because he had the Lord on his side.
He enjoyed hunting, riding four wheelers with his grandson, spending time with his family and helping others.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn V. Knapp Lynch; daughter, Diana Jo (Lynch) Lowe; son-in-law, Eric Scott Lowe; and his grandson and best friend, Joseph Scott Lowe.
He is also survived by six sisters, Edna (Earl) Windland, Betty (Emery) McCoy, Rosie (Dan) Little, Bessie (Junior) Martin, Libby (Charles) Cogar, Sandy Lowe; and a brother-in-law Bob Lowe; one brother, Ira (Margaret) Lynch; brother-in-law, Ronald (Gail) Knapp; one sister-in-law, Judith (Bob) McCoy. Also, a very special friend whom he loved like a brother, Ludell (Gail) McCarty and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Maude (Earl) Reed; and two brothers, Carl (Nema) Lynch and Roy Lynch.
Joe was such an inspiration to his family and friends. He taught us how to live with grace no matter what the circumstance. He was loved so much by his family and will be in our hearts guiding our way forever.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kelli Cawley and the Strecker Cancer Center staff. Their love, compassion and care helped Joe fight his disease with courage and dignity. We will be forever grateful.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 5th at New Home (Mayberry) with the Pastor Carlos Nutter officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday August 4 from 2-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Matheny Whited Funeral Home of Elizabeth WV, and from 1 p.m. till time of service at New Home (Mayberry).
Interment will be at New Home (Mayberry) Cemetery.
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