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James Lynah, V - SAVANNAH - James Lynah, V, 57, passed away on July 26, 2007 at home. Jim was a past board member of the Savannah Yacht Club, past president of the Sons of the Revolution of Georgia, past board member of the Savannah Sport Fishing Club, member of the Colonial Wars, state chairman of the Coastal Conservation Association, member of the Coastal Heritage Society, member of the Home Builders Association, served on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Council for the GA DNR, and a member of Christ Church. Jim was a native Savannahian and attended public schools and Armstrong Atlantic State University. He received his Georgia state electrical license and started James Lynah Electric Company in 1979. He was preceded in death by his father, Savage Heyward Lynah and his father-in-law, Morriss W. Ellis. He will be missed by all. Jim is survived by Cindy Ellis Lynah, his loving wife of 39 years. He is also survived by his mother, Ruth Cain Lynah, his mother-in-law Anne M. Ellis, four children, Elizabeth Ellis Lynah, Jessica Cain Lynah, James Lynah Jr., Wesley Morriss Lynah and daughter-in-law Andrea Gorog Lynah, three grandchildren, Mark Alton Reavis Jr., Anna Elizabeth Reavis, and Christopher Lynah Reavis, brothers, Thomas Ravenel Lynah and his wife Mary Ann Lynah, and Savage Heyward Lynah, Jr. and his wife Lori Lynah, sisters, Katherine Lynah Holliday and her husband William Holliday, and Ruth Lynah Bryant and her husband Bucky Bryant, sister in law, Jenni Ellis Riggs, several nieces and nephews, and many, many good friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Christ Church. Following the service the family will receive friends at their home. Remembrances may be sent to the Coastal Conservation Association, The Sons of the Revolution of Georgia, or Christ Church. Please sign our online guestbook at www foxandweeks.com. Savannah Morning News July 28, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2007.

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Glen McAvoy

August 5, 2007

Cindy and family. Please accept my deepest sympathies. As you know...Jim, you and I have been friends since high school. Even though we haven't been in touch for years...I will miss him.

Laura Hull

August 2, 2007

Cindy & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Even thought it's been a long time since I've seen you I have fond memories of you and of our daughters growing up together.

Hunter & Keryl Glenn

August 1, 2007

To All The Lynahs.
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Jim. Hunter used to fish with him and his brothers. I remember him and his family from the CCA and Savh Yacht Club. Everyone is right when they say he was a "gentleman" because he was. We will keep the family in our prayers and know that heaven has someone special now.

Scott Backus

July 31, 2007

Every time I think of Jimbo a big smile comes to my face. Our love and prayers are with you all.

Peggy Roth

July 31, 2007

To all the Lynahs, especially Kay, our warmest thoughts go out to you. Jim was indeed larger than life, and I have fond, fun memories of him.

JOE AND DINK WEED

July 30, 2007

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR ALL THE FAMILY. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE KNOW THE ACHING EXPERIENCE OF SUDDEN LOSS.

Kit Gibson

July 30, 2007

My condolences to the Lynah family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan Stroud

July 30, 2007

Cindy, I am so saddened to hear about Jim. I think the world of you both. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. May God comfort you and hold each of you in his loving arms. God Bless You.

Chip Gibson

July 30, 2007

My thoughts are with you all at the shocking news of the loss of this wonderful man. Jim was always larger than life to me (his dopey young Yankee cousin from New York). He became even more so when I knew him as an adult; generous, loving, funny, accomplished, a man to admire and emulate. All of my love goes out to Aunt Peggy, Cindy, and to all of the great and loving Lynah clan.

Dawn Monaco

July 30, 2007

Jessica and family-I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Even more sorry that I was not able to make it to the Memorial, I wish I could have been there for ya'll. But I am here if you ever need anything. Love you all and am thinking of you.

Tami Huck

July 30, 2007

Beth, I'm so sorry about your loss. I'm here if there's anything you need. Kali and I can take Anna and/or Christopher away to get their minds off of things. Just please let me know.

Tia Halatas

July 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Lynah family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlotte Young

July 28, 2007

Beth, Mark, Anna and Christopher; Please know we are holding you and all your family close in thought and prayer at this time. We miss you on Colonial Drive. Lean on the Lord and he will see you through! Johnny and Charlotte

Lynn Rahn

July 28, 2007

Ruthie, our thoughts are with you and your mom. Keep James in a bright light and think of happy memories.
Love,
Lynn & Jimmy Rahn

Brian, Dana, & Anzalyn Trowell

July 28, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lynah family during this time. We pray that God will grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Jane McGowan Delaney

July 28, 2007

My deepest sympathy for your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

CRAIG BRIGHT

July 28, 2007

THOMAS, I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BROTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Ronnie and Linda Newham

July 28, 2007

Thomas, Beau and families, We were so sorry to hear about Jim's death. Words seem so inadequate now but please know that you and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember also, God has two kinds of hands: delivering and sustaining. For those circumstances that He does not deliver us from, He sustains us through.

Lynn and Wendy Lewis

July 28, 2007

To Beth and the rest of the Lynah family~ Your Savannah Christian family loves you and is upholding you in prayer.

Lynda & Chris Morse, III

July 28, 2007

Our condolences to the Lynah family on your loss. Jim was truly a gracious southern gentleman. His generous smile was always such a welcoming sight. God Bless.

Renay Perkins

July 28, 2007

Ruthie, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your famly. Renay Perkins

Lois Shinall

July 28, 2007

Kay & Famiy,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. (As a fellow blue jacket, I remember Jim and Cindy as High School sweethearts at SHS.) Kay, I did not know that You & Jim were brother & sister. Take care my friend.

STAN & MICHELLE NOWICKI

July 27, 2007

JAMES LYNAH WAS A GREAT MAN, HE WILL BE
DEEPLY MISSED!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE LYNAH FAMILY.

Barbara & Carter Hubbard

July 27, 2007

With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We shall miss Jim very much.

Chris Morris

July 27, 2007

Savage and family:

I am sorry on the loss of your brother. He was a fine man and will be missed. Your thoughts are with me and I hope your family is well.

Vanessa Caballero

July 27, 2007

My deepest sympathies go out to Cindy and the whole Lynah family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Michael Bailey

July 27, 2007

To all of my friends in the Lynah Family, I will truly miss Jim. He always made me smile, he was a true representative of Savannah and all it's good. He also was the one of the best electricians I will ever have the pleasure to meet. My thoughts and my heart are with you. All hearts Cindy and Beau. He will be fishing forever.

Connie & Henry Cottle

July 27, 2007

We will never forget the days at the river or the wonderful Christmas's past. So many years, so many memories. Our love and our prayers are with you.

Ronnie Strickland

July 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim will be greatly missed in our association and as a long time friend and contractor.

Ga.Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association.

SHAWN SIKES

July 27, 2007

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER EATING AT THE HOUSE ON 17 WITH ALL OF YOU WHEN TOM AND I DATED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND I KNOW THAT YOUR LOVING FAMILY WILL BE ALOT OF SUPPORT FOR YOU. I MISS THE LOVE THAT YOUR FAMILY SHARED WITH ME. GOD BE WITH YOU.

CJ&LINDA STICKLE

July 27, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Betty Reavis

July 27, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

Ben Farmer

July 27, 2007

My sincere condolences to the entire Lynah family. I know how close you all were with each other. Although I haven't seem James in years, I was always glad to see that smiling face of someone who loved life and people. He'll be missed. God's lucky to have him with him now.

Hughsie Long

July 27, 2007

Certainly sorry to hear about the passing of James Lynah he was one of the finest men I have ever known. I know his family and many many friends will sadly miss him.

Respectfully,
Hughsie Long

Hughsie Long

July 27, 2007

Certainly sorry to hear about the passing of James Lynah he was one of the finest men I have ever known. I know his family and many many friends will sadly miss him.

Respectfully,
Hughsie Long

Carol Ratliff

July 27, 2007

Kay, Bill and family,Karl and I are so sorry to hear about your brother, our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.We have moved, I will call you soon. Love Carol & Karl

Tyler Savage

July 27, 2007

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian O'NEAL

July 27, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tom Glendinning, Jr.

July 27, 2007

Savannah has truly lost a gentle giant. Jim, a distant cousin, was a true "Southern Gentleman". He was always known for his honesty and integrity. He was the person a lot of us went to for advise. He never saw a fishing trip or oyster roast he didn't like. His children are a model of the man Jim was and he will be missed by all. My prayers are for Cindy and the kids, along with all the residents of Woodboo.

Paul & Gail East

July 27, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Jim will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Savannah has lost a special man.

July 27, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow and in the days to come.
With our prayers and sympathy,--
neighbors- Bubba, Beverly, and Whitney Mock

Mr. & Mrs Keeble Lambeth

July 27, 2007

So many wonderful Memories

Tuck and Carolan Brawner

July 27, 2007

Lynah family, we've known Jim since high school. Condolences. We will miss his smile and bigger than life presence.

Perry & Connie Sumner

July 27, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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