Roy E. Lynch, Sr., age 84, of Troy, passed peacefully unto the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 13, 1932, in Goodview, Bedford County, Virginia to the late Virginia E. (Hodges) Lynch and Willie M. Lynch.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings William P. Lynch, Martha V. Lynch, Edward M. Lynch, and Clarence J. Lynch, all of Roanoke, Virginia.

Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife of more than 66 years, Barbara (Dunbar) Lynch, and children Anne (Dan) Bennett of Wapakoneta, Linda (Tom) Schilling of Datil, New Mexico, Dona (David) Swihart of Troy, and R.E. Lynch, Jr. of Troy.  Four grandchildren, Ted Bennett (Holly), David Bennett, Rob (Jenny) Swihart, and Mat (Courtney) Swihart, and one great-granddaughter also survive him.

Roy was retired from Chrysler Corporation after 30 years as an Area Manager.  His employment provided many opportunities for him to travel extensively throughout the United States as well as internationally.  He served as an original Auxiliary Sheriff Deputy in Miami County for ten years.  He was a member of the Living Word Fellowship Church in Troy and was a member of the Troy Elks #833.  He attended Stewartsville School (elementary and secondary) in Goodview, Virginia and Edison State Community College.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Korean Conflict.

His interests included his family, his church, gardening, reading autobiographies, and he was an avid long-distance walker.  He held a deep affection for the Outer Banks of North Carolina, particularly the Pine Knoll Shores/Morehead City areas and, as often as his schedule permitted, would be found walking the beaches there during the past 35 years. 

He was a true prize and a very generous and kind soul.  His absence will be felt deeply by his family and friends, as well as his faithful canine companion Saadie.

A funeral service will be held at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy, on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Gilbert Welbaum, Living Word Fellowship Church, officiating.  His final resting place will be at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, with Military service conducted by the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard of Troy.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, November 28, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. 

Contributions may be made to the animal humane society of your choice, the Easter Seals Sunrise Center, 316 North College St., #1, Piqua, Ohio 45356, or Tridia Hospice/Bella Care, 329 North Broad Street, Fairborn, Ohio 45324. 

Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fishercheneyfuneralhome.com .

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