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     Ernest Wayne Lynch Ernest Wayne Lynch, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice House. Three weeks prior, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Ernest was born on January 12, 1959 in Roanoke, Virginia where he resided his whole life. Upon graduation from Patrick Henry High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and later served as a reservist. He spent most of his employment as a supervisor at Chesapeake Corporation and prior to retiring, he worked at ITT Night Vision.Ernest loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hunting with his hunt club buddies. Ernest had a way of always making you laugh with his crazy stories. He was a "ponderer" and slow telling those stories but they were always worth the wait. He was a jack of all trades and always willing to lend a helping hand. He had a kind and giving spirit to those in need. Ernest was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey M. Lynch and grandparents, Ballard & Flora Spradlin and Solly & Betty Pearl Lynch. He is survived by his mother, Frances S. Lynch; brother, Gary Lynch; sister, Angie Epperly and husband Wayne; two nephews, Ryan Epperly; Landon Epperly and wife Jenna. The family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to Kayla Holland and Good Samaritan Hospice House for their care and compassion. He was born on January 12, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Tammy Lynn Hinchee, daughter of James Herbert Hinchee Jr. and Barbara Darlene Hale, on May 22, 1982 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Ernest Wayne Lynch and Tammy Lynn Hinchee were divorced on March 20, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Ernest Wayne Lynch died on April 3, 2025 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 66.⁴

     Robert Gene "Bobby" Williams Robert Gene Williams, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Hubbard House in Charleston. He was born January 17, 1938, in Notomine, to William "Bill" and Carrie (Pauley) Williams. He was the last surviving member of Bill and Carrie's 12 children. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy to see the world before becoming a truck driver to continue his passion of travel. His inability to stay put too long kept him on the go. He never fully retired, maintaining odd jobs to keep himself busy. He loved his time in the Navy, his Country and West Virginia. He was someone you could always count on. He is remembered with love by his wife of 40 years, Kathy (Slack); his three children, Robert Gene Williams Jr., Debra J. Saylor, Karen (Ken) Crawford; and his five grandchildren, Jordan, Tucker, Casey, Britt and Bailey; along with Angie, Tiara and Dylan Waters. He is also fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews extended family and many good friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings, Pauline, Jesse, Skippy, Columbus, Katherine, Helen, Eddie, Violet and Mitchell. Burial with a full military service to be held at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.⁴ He was buried at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 He was born on January 17, 1938 at Notomine, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Kathy Lynn Slack, daughter of James Ralph Slack and Macel Chambers, circa 1979.^1,2,4 Robert Gene "Bobby" Williams died on September 24, 2019 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^4,3