REV. RUTHEL L. LYNCH

Rev. Ruthel L. Lynch, age 90 years, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky died July 5, 2011 in Pine Knot, Kentucky at the McCreary Health and Rehab. Funeral services were held Saturday July 9, 2011 at 11am in the Indian Creek United Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmie Vanover and Rev. Bill Patrick officiating. Burial was in the Higginbotham Cemetery. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AFTER 6PM FRIDAY JULY 8, 2011 AT MCCREARY COUNTY FUNERAL HOME.

 

He was the son of the late Harvey and Laura (Perry) Lynch. He was united in marriage to Maggie (Bryant) Lynch March 22, 1942, and to this union was born 10 children, Louise, Virginia, Fletcher, Wesley, Rema, Neat, Stanley, Jerry, Gary, and Eddie. They have 6 grandsons, and 9 granddaughters, 5 great grandsons, and 12 great granddaughters. Ruthel was precede hi death by his parents, wife of 64 years, Maggie Lynch, 1 son in law, Bob Whittle, 1 son, Fletcher, 1 grandson Matthew Lynch, and 2 granddaughters Whitney and Erica.

 

He was also preceded in death by 1 sister in law, Gladys Strunk, 4 brothers, Denver, Corby, Ellis, and Onzie Lynch, and a half brother, Johnny. He leaves behind to mourn his passing 9 children, Louise, Virginia and Carl Barnett, Wesley, Rema and Loyd Perry, Neat Whittle, Stanley and Tilda, Jerry and Lela, Gary and Kim, and Eddie and a special person Carolyn. Also 2 half sisters, Beth and (Smilie) Selina May, 1 step sister, Margie Ann, 5 half brothers, Howard, Harold, Tuley, Grover, and Ronnie. Ruthel became a member of the Indian Creek United Baptist Church about 1937. He was called to preach the Gospel about 1940. He was ordained in 1942 and licensed and bonded in 1944.

 

During his service to God, he pastured 8 different churches, and assisted in several other churches. Dad had preached and baptized a lot of people. He has also officiated in several funerals.

 

He was elected Moderator of the South Fork Association of United Baptist Churches for 20 years. Dad had been an inspiration to many people along the way. His memory will live on in all of our hearts. Dad’s favorite verses from the Bible are found in II Timothy, Chapter 4, beginning with the 6th verse.

 

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not for me only, but all of them also who loves His appearing.

 

We already miss him very much, but we know that our loss is his eternal gain in Heaven. Rest in Peace Dad!! Written by Louise Lynch, Daughter.

 

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.