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May 17, 2021
Charles Roy Lynch, 1944-2021 Charles Roy Lynch, Charlie, Tuna, a beloved father, brother, papaw, pawpaw, pa-tun, uncle, and friend was born in Marion, Kentucky on July 19, 1944 to Roy and Leora Lynch. He went to be with the Lord at his home in Sherman, Texas on May 8, 2021. He grew up on an 800-acre farm in Crane Kentucky with his parents and four siblings. 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
Charles Roy “Tuna” Lynch. 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, three greatgreat grandchildren, and two 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. Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495. 903-482-5225. You may sign the online guest book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com.
HDF pays off loan for Summit Gardens The Howe Development Foundation made a final payment of $1,200 last Friday to Scott Wortham who had loaned the organization $15,000 in 2019 for
materials to complete the Summit Gardens venue. The payoff came several years ahead of the original due date. Summit Gardens is now free and clear to operate.
