James Lynch

James Edward "Ed" Lynch, 47, formerly of Jackson passed away Thursday, March 30, 2006, at his home in Knoxville, Tenn.

He was born Feb. 21, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, son of Jim and Pat Castleman Lynch. He and Pam Sneed were married Oct. 13, 1979, in Jackson.

Ed was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Pam; two daughters, Laura and Lindsey of the home; his parents, Jim and Pat Lynch of Jackson; a sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Don Adams of Knoxville; and nieces, Ashley and Whitney Williams.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Friends may call Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Sympathy messages may be sent to the family online at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.