of Yellville, AR

August 16, 1930 - July 4, 2024

Mr. Edward G. Lynch, 93, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on August 16, 1930 to the late Guy Lynch and Pearl (Guthrie) Lynch.

Mr. Lynch honorably served in the United States Army, notably during the Korean War. On September 11th, 1955 he entered into matrimony with Mary Lou Dillard and the union was blessed with two daughters, Traci and Kelly.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou of the home; two daughters, Traci Lynch Lewis (Kenny) of Yellville and Kelly Shempert (Jim) of Yellville; one sister, Sherry Rice; three brothers, Bill Lynch, Braiz Lynch and Ben Lynch; five grandchildren, Justin, Jared and Joey Forbus, Jordan and Jasmine Hall; nine great-grandchildren, Karolina Rose, Maverick and Landry Hall, Jemma and Jaylee Rawls, Thomas Forbus, Ethan and Lexi Forbus and Brantlee Phillips and one great-great grandchild, Cruz Collatt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Agnes Lynch, Mildred Lynch, Wylodean Massey, Ruby James and Lucille Humphrey and brothers, Buster, U.D. and Dail Lynch.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Roller-Burns Funeral Home with the service starting at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at DeSoto Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Justin Forbus, Jared Forbus, Jordan Hall, Rusty Dillard, Marcus Sewell and Brantlee Phillips.
Honorary Pallbearers: Joey Forbus, Jasmine Hall, Jemma and Jaylee Rawls, Maverick and Landry Hall, Thomas Forbus, Karolina Rose, Cruz Collatt, Ethan Forbus and Lexi Forbus, Roy Sands, Norm Erickson, Jim Smith and Pat York.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 774 Long St., Mtn Home, Ar 72653.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com