James Lynch

James Whitaker Lynch passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his home.

He was born the son of Clearnce and Ethel Woodard Lynch. He married his wife, Ann Lynch, on July 18, 1991, in Benton, Missouri.

He was a truck driver for Delta Express.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Gary Lynch of Sikeston, Missouri; stepsons, Chris Lynch of Draffenville, Kentucky, Terry Lufcy of Benton and Jerry Lufcy of Perryville, Missouri; daughter, Deloris Lynch of Charleston, Missouri; stepdaughters Pamela Van Pool of Benton and Teresa Johnson of Jackson; sister, Alberta Adcock of Fredericktown, Missouri; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Unity Baptist Church in Benton.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Unity Baptist Cemetery.