Jerry Glynn Lynch , 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Mt. Herman Cemetery with Bro. Larry Trekell officiating.

Mr. Lynch was born January 13, 1952, in Center, to S.J. Lynch and Callye Vaughn Lynch. He retired from the US Forest Service. His hobbies included working with cows, playing 42, making fudge and travelling. He was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Center.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna Lynch of Shelbyville; sons, Jeremy Lynch and wife Ashley of San Augustine, Ryan Lynch and wife Eryn of Austin; sisters, Doris Broussard and husband Darrell of Houston, Carolyn Grimes and husband Bobby of Clear Lake; brother, O.B. "Pete" Lynch and wife Kathy of Pearland; mother-in-law, Adell Livingston of Center; brothers-in-law, James Livingston and wife Catherine of Center, Richard Livingston and wife Dianne of Center, Chuck Livingston and wife Heather of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Debbie Samford of Center; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, S.J. Lynch and Callye Vaughn Lynch; sister, Diann Lynch; father-in-law, James "Jim" Livingston.

Pallbearers will be Boo Klein, Jack Vaughn, Sammy O'Rear, Danny Scarber, Bro. Don Moore and Bro. Charles Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hughes and James Rudd.