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Amos Lynch Obituary

Lynch Amos H. Lynch, age 90, went home to the Lord Friday, July 24, 2015. Publisher of the Columbus Call and Post newspaper and community activist; member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Geraldine Anderson Lynch and beloved son Amos H. Lynch, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved daughter, Amosizinna Scott of Pittsburgh, PA; beloved son, David (Stephanie) Lynch of Berk, VA; brothers, Nelson Lynch, Orville (Gwendolyn) Lynch, David E. E. Lynch, Huey M. (Jeanette) Lynch; sister, Javlin Lynch Bonner; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Homegoing celebration 10 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 720 Mt. Vernon Ave. Dr. Otha Gilyard, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until the start of service. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in memory of Amos Lynch to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2015.

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August 6, 2015

August 6, 2015

I will always have fond memories of Mr. Lynch. We affectionately called him the "god father" because of his wisdom and love for our community. We send our condolences to the Lynch family and thank you for sharing him with us. He did a lot for the Columbus community. May his legacy live on forever.

S. Yolanda Robinson

Marty Nowell

August 1, 2015

Dear David, Stephanie and Family,

Just want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of precious rememberance. Your dad & loved one will continue to be a legend in the minds and hearts of all who knew him.

Peace & Warm Regards,

nancy fetsko

July 31, 2015

To Amos, I light a candle for you. You was such a sweet man to know and care for at the Woodlands. I will missed you, Bud.

nancy fetsko, Woodlands at Eastland

July 31, 2015

It was a pleasure knowing Amos. He was such a amazing person. My prayers goes out to his family and friends. Rest in peace, sweet angel.

Ron Jones

July 31, 2015

My brother John worked for Amos for several/many years, and during that time Amos should great warmth and charity. I admired him greatly. He will be missed.

Jordana Y. Shakoor

July 31, 2015

Publisher/editor Amos Lynch is a fond memory to many of us who worked for him at the Call and Post Newspaper and later the Columbus Post. He helped to forge our writing careers, and we grew to love him dearly for being tough and difficult to satisfy as he wanted more and more until it was the best you could do. What a great man and mentor.

July 31, 2015

David Lunch and Family:

Mr. Lynch will be greatly missed...cherish your memories and be blessed with your thoughts. May our Heavenly Father continue to guide and keep you in his loving arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Blessings,

Cynthia Underdew

Jeffrey Winbush

July 31, 2015

Mr. Amos Lynch was a giant of journalism, a crusader for civil rights and social justice, and simply a gentleman. It was a privilege to have known and worked for Mr. Lynch. He was the Godfather of Black Media and he will never be replaced.

God has called a good man home. Go in peace, Mr. Lynch.

Joanie frye

July 31, 2015

RIP my dear friend.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. White (Chuck White)

July 31, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Judy Frye

July 30, 2015

To Zinna and the entire Lynch family. The world has lost a great man and Heaven has gained a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. RIP Amos - you were a joy to know. Judy Frye, Woodlands, Columbus, Ohio

Peter Davis

July 30, 2015

David & Stephanie: My sincerest condolences & deepest sympathy. Oh what a great man was your dad. Smart, powerful, inspirational, charitable, influential & just so nice to talk with. So so many will miss him. A nurturing soul for so many; a needful rock of truth & strength for the Columbus community. Know that you remain in my prayers for God's continued blessings on you & your family. Peter

July 30, 2015

Your loved one will always be as close as a memory and the God of all comfort is always as close as a prayer.

Ginger Cunningham

July 30, 2015

Thank you Amos for mentoring so many of us during your lifetime. The community has benefited from your wisdom and teachings godfather. Our prayers go out to you and your family during this time..

July 30, 2015

God has given us this ICON for 90 years. We shall cherish his memory and practice the good ideals he spoke and wrote of. May God comfort you at this difficult time. With love and sympathy, Deacon and Mrs. Alden T. Coleman Shiloh ~ Columbus

July 30, 2015

Amos Lynch Family,
Mr. Lynch was a wonderful writer and very much interested in the City of Columbus Communities. Driving Park was one of them. Wrote many good articles. Rest in Peace Mr. Lynch.

Monica L.Stith

Herb Jones

July 30, 2015

To the Lynch Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Lynch at the Call & Post upon returning to the United States. He was a wonderful person and a great leader. God bless you all...

Vivian Willis-Ross

July 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Aldersgate UMC Shepherds

July 30, 2015

Dear Hugh, Jeanette & Lynch Family,
We know your loss is deep and your sorrow is great, but we want you to know that we share in your sorrow, but more importantly, we recognize that this loss is Heaven's gain. We are praying for you and your family. In Christian Love,

July 29, 2015

29th of July 2015

Amos Lynch, a good and personal friend, The Creator will bless him...
THOMAS T. FULLOVE
Cincinnati,Ohio

July 29, 2015

My Sympathy to David Lynch and Family
Erma

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