Charles Edward Lynn

12/31/35 - 03/25/24

Charles Edward Lynn passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was 88 years old.

He proudly served 22 years in the military including two years in the Army and 20 years in the USAF reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. Charles was an Information Technology Specialist throughout his service career. After his military service Charles returned to Opelika, Alabama and joined Diversified Products as an IT professional serving until its closure.

Charles hobbies included being an avid and active golfer until the age of 84. He enjoyed walking the courses and fully taking in the nature and beauty around him. When his health interfered with his love of the sport, Charles found other ways to be active. He enjoyed exercising in some way. He enjoyed tennis, biking, his love of animals, wildlife, birds, and particularly his dogs. He also enjoyed telling all of his loved ones what to do to fix what ailed them, including the use of holistic remedies he learned from his youth. His love and advices will be missed but we are thankful for the time we had with him.

He was preceded in death by mother, Rosa Lynn Hilyer; son, Kyle Lee Lynn; sisters, Ruby Lee Lynn Willett, Mary Frances Lynn and brother, Arthur Gene (Bubba) Hilyer.

He is survived by son, Brett Lynn (Karen); daughter, Tanya Lynn (Herbert Bates III); granddaughter, Kylee Faith Lynn; sisters, Mary Goggans, Patricia Hilyer and Elsie Balcom; step-grandchildren, Brie Morgan, Kalen Bates, Seth Eason, Caleb Eason, Samantha Carpenter, and dear friend Sandra Cantrell.

Graveside Services will be held at Garden Hills Cemetery Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 3:30p.m.

Charles was a long time supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital. The Bethany House and its staff, true Angels among us, were incredibly supportive and compassionate care givers. The staff at The Cancer Center, EAMC, and Arbor Springs Rehabilitation Center did everything possible to cure and comfort Charles. The family request any gifts be made to the hospitals of your choice, in lieu of flowers.