RUSSELL HUGH LYNCH,

88, of Little Rock, passed away at his home on Monday, August 9, 2021.

He was born on October 28, 1932, in Bauxite, Ark., to Walton and Era (Garlington) Lynch, where he later graduated from Little Rock High School in 1950. Russell served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a traveling salesman, working for various companies throughout his career, including Central Lawn and Garden, from which he retired. He also enjoyed weekends working with his wife, Ann, at Hocott’s Garden Center. Russell’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, to whom he was affectionately known as “Granddaddy.” He never met a stranger and was a gifted conversationalist. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Ann (Hobbs) Lynch. He is survived by his five children, Russell Lynch of Spartanburg, S.C., Lisa Lowery of Little Rock, Steve (Deanette) Lynch of Harrison, Lorie (Roger) Haase of Little Rock, and Julie (John) Howard of Conway; 10 grandchildren, Mitch (Marcie) Lynch of Haymarket, Va., Lacy (Rod) Lynch of Simpsonville, S.C., Joanna Seelinger of Maumelle, Luke (Kristin) Lowery of Leesville, La., Reg Damon of Grand Rapids, Mich., Logan (Mel) Damon of Little Rock, Trey (Amy) Lynch of Conway, Alexis (Rob-

ert) Murphy of Conway, Cassie Lynch of Harrison, and Morgan Lynch of Spartanburg, S.C.; 14 great-grandchildren; brother Jimmy (Mary) Lynch of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 12 p.m., at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, with Pastor Jonathan Curtis officiating. Burial will follow. Pallbearers will be Mitch Lynch, Reg Damon, Logan Damon, Trey Lynch, Morgan Lynch, and Brett Lynch.

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