J. Walter Lynch

J. Walter Lynch, age 88, of Athens, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 after a short illness.

Mr. Lynch was born on Friday, March 28th, 1930 in Cornelia, Georgia. He was the son of the late U.S. and Ida Dell Woodall Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Statesboro, Georgia. He graduated from Habersham Central High School and went on to the University of Georgia where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in anthropology. During his college years, Mr. Lynch worked during the summer as a mathematician for the U.S. Army in the Ordnance Ballistic Research Laboratories at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Maryland. It was there he met his future wife, Monika Fehrmann. The couple were married in Havre de Grace, Maryland and soon after moved to Statesboro, Georgia, where Mr. Lynch taught for 31 years, retiring as assistant Professor Emeritus in 1992. During his time in Statesboro, he was an enthusiastic gardener, growing scuppernongs, blueberries, asparagus, figs, quince and peaches, as well as seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and black walnut trees. He enjoyed coin and gun collecting, and he was a founding member of the Bull Shooters Gun Club of Statesboro. Upon retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch moved to Athens where they enjoyed time with their children, grandchildren, and beloved dogs. Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert and Harold; and sister, Lois Lynch Hulsey.  

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Cindy Lynch, of Atlanta; son, David Lynch, of Marietta; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Thornton Johnston, of Athens; five grandchildren, Melanie Lynch, of Los Angeles, CA; Danielle Lynch, of Atlanta; Michael Lynch, of Athens; Uly Johnston, of Athens; Annabel Johnston, of Athens; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Graveside Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Terry Rice officiating. All family and friends should gather at the church by 2:50 p.m.

A meal will be held at the church following the service, all family and friends are welcomed to attend. 

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30531