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Bobby Lynch Obituary
Mr. Lynch was a 26 year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Sergeant Major. He served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was the Marine Corps JROTC Instructor at Gulfport High School for 21 years, and was a Mason with Lodge 630 in Biloxi.
Mr. Lynch was a member of Popp's Ferry Baptist Church, where he was Chairman of Deacons and a Sunday School teacher.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Lynch of Gulfport; his children, Barry Lynch and wife Lisa of Hattiesburg, and Rodney Lynch and wife Jeni of St. Paul, MN; siblings: William Curtis Lynch of Luther, OK, William Merida Lynch, Jr. of Raleigh, NC, Norbon Lynch, and Donna Walker, both of Russellville, AR; his grandchildren, Jessica Marie Wright, Brittany Nicole Lynch, Courtney Lynn Lynch, Timothy Duane Lynch, USMC, and Jack Joyce-Lynch; and brothers-in-law that he loved very much, James E. Simpson, Mickey J. Simpson, Boyce Simpson, and David Simpson, all of Concord ,NC.
Friends may visit on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral Service at 1:30 p.m at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi. Interment with full military honors will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Popp's Ferry Baptist Church, 2000 Popp's Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532, or the American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org.
Tributes may be made at wwww.riemannfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Lynch
Carolyn Chambers
October 10, 2023
Always and forever..greatest teacher ever
kristin lamb
August 18, 2012
I just heard bout sgt majors passing. Condolences to the family
Sgt major was a great man an he will forever be a voice in my head urging me to make the best of everything. An to be the best i can be. God bless!!
March 26, 2012
Betty,
Hi my name is Christian Lawson I was student and cadet when Sgt. Major was the instructor at GHS, I just found out about Sgt. Major and wanted to tell you how Sorry I am that he is gone.. He was a great man and helped me through alot of hard times... I wish I had gotten to say goodbye too him but didn't... Well I know that he is watching all of us that he help in his time and hopefully we all lived up to the standard that he set for us.... Again I am truely sorry for your loss and sorry it took me so long to find out my condolences go to you and your family.....
Christian Lawson ( 1st Sgt. GHS ROTC)
Terry Griggs
January 21, 2012
Betty, I know this is late, I just learned of Bobby's passing in the Semper Fidelis news letter. I'm from Kannapolis. He was one of my Drill Instructors at Parris Island. He inspired me to go back in the Marines after we meet in a grocery store where I was working. He was a great Man and Marine. I know you will miss him. God Bless You and your family.
Semper Fi,
Terry Griggs
MGySgt USMC (Ret)
Cpl. Clay Fauquier
November 1, 2011
I owe my success as a Police Officer, leader in my community, and as a man to Sgt. Maj. Lynch. I am so sorry I missed the services. I wish to pass my condolences on to his wife and family. Sgt. Maj. Lynch lived his life as a leader and as a Marine. He will always have a special place in my heart and my mind. I always ask myself when faced with a tough decision, "What would Sgt. Maj. think about this?" SEMPER FI
Dawn Pablo
October 28, 2011
Betty, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that God grants you peace and strength. You are a blessing.
Conrad Amos
October 21, 2011
Great Marine and Great Instructor!!!
Semper Fi
J S
October 21, 2011
I owe my success as a Marine to you and the lessons you taught me. It took a few years for the advice to sink in to my think skull, but once it did it stuck. I have told countless recruits, Marines, and Corpsmen about you and how I could only hope to be a fraction of the Marine you were. You will continue to be an inspiration to us all, and your story will live on. I will visit you upon my return. ARRUGAH SgtMaj!
-GySgt JMS
Sangin, AFG
jessica coleman
October 19, 2011
Sgt. Maj. Lynch made a great impact on my life and inspired me to become something better . He is truly missed
Robert Hetrick
October 19, 2011
Semper Fi and thank you for all you have done
Linda Elward
October 18, 2011
RIP SgtMaj. I will miss our talks, you have been so much to so many. May you live forever in our hearts and memories. Gone from this life to eternal life with your Lord and Savior. Semper Fi.
Crystal Cooper
October 18, 2011
Thank you for everything you have taught me i will never forget you. You have had a big impact on my life,as well as many others. It hurts to know you have left this earth,but i know that i will see you when my time comes,until then.RIP. See you on the other side.Semper Fi.
RIP SGT.MAJOR
October 18, 2011
My deepest condolences. SGTMAG Lynch help me turn my life around, he is still and always will be a story told to family and friends .( This man keep me from destroying my life) GHS MCJROTC Semper FI
yvonne johnson
October 18, 2011
i sit at my desk having just found out about sgtmaj's passing, i think of the man who was instrumental in my career. 15 years in the marine corps and every marine is still compared to him. they all come up lacking. sgtmaj was a mentor and friend to the quiet little girl i once was. i strive to be half the marine that he was. heartfelt condolences his wife and children. the marine corps life is not easy, but to the marine it is so worth it.
Alanda Campbell
October 18, 2011
SGTMAJ was a wonderful person may he forever live on in memory.
A man, mentor, and Marine - you will never be forgotten!
Michael Austin
October 18, 2011
My deepest condolences and most heart-felt prayers go to all of the Lynch family. SgtMaj, thank you for all the life lessons you taught to everyone you encountered. You will forever be an OUTSTANDING role model that 1000s of people will look up to, come to for advice, and respect. Thank you for your selflessness, duty, and for just being there whenever we needed to talk. Semper Fi!
jonathan le
October 18, 2011
not only was he a understanding mentor, a knowledgeable teacher, a loving husband, but..... sgt. maj was a wonderful father to all that who knew him.
gone but never forgotten. semper. fi.
Joe Austin
October 17, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family. SgtMaj Lynch was an idol to us all at Gulfport High MCJROTC. OOORAH!
Bert Lynch
October 17, 2011
Betty you're in our thoughts and prayers. Bob will be missed by many.
Monti Woolhiser
October 17, 2011
My prayers to Mrs Lynch and Fmly for your loss. It was my honor to know the SGTMAJ and call him friend. He is my HERO and the most honorable person I have ever known, and quite a force to be reckoned with when riled up. The SGTMAJ was an one of a kind asset to our Gulfport School District that can never be truly replaced, and will never be forgotten by any student or staff.The light of the world truly dimmed with his passing. Rest in peace my friend- you surely deserve it. .. Monti Woolhiser & Fmly
Christina Peterson
October 17, 2011
I love you Mrs. Betty, I miss you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your husband was a wonderful man and helped alot of kids through life! He is and was a blessing!
Debenport Family
October 17, 2011
please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. may you somehow find peace in your hearts.
Joe Souza
October 17, 2011
Mrs. Lynch and family,
Please accept our condolences. My wife and I knew Sgt. Maj. Lynch through ROTC and drill meets. We saw many times the care and concern for his cadets as well as those around him.
MSgt. Joe Souza
AFJROTC Instructor
St. Martin High School
Vondell Craft
October 17, 2011
BETTY, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Bobby was a wonderful person and neighbor and will be missed. We are here for you at any time. God's Blessings. Vondell Craft and family
felicia gammill
October 17, 2011
you were my hero and taught me so many life lessons...so even though you gone you will always live on through the memories of all the people whose lives you touched...love you and my heart goes out to your family and friends, they have truly lost something special
E Dean Frederick
October 16, 2011
Mrs. Lynch,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of SGTMAJ Lynch. SGTMAJ Lynch was a tremendous soul, having guided the JROTC program at GHS for so many years. Duirng his service, SGTMAJ Lynch molded many a young men and women. To that service I am honored to have called him my friend.
T. Stewart
October 16, 2011
I give my deepest condolences to the Lynch Family. SGTMAJ Lynch meant a lot to me and taught me many things in JROTC. He will truly be missed.
The Gauthier and Struebing family
October 16, 2011
Mrs Lynch, You and your family are in our prayers. Sgt Maj meant the world to my children that he taught in ROTC. He taught my boys alot and he was there when they needed him no matter what. He was truly a great man and will be missed dearly. RIP Sgt. Maj.
Clifford Hermes Sr
October 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
October 16, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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