William Edward Lynn Jr.

William Edward Lynn Jr., of South Knoxville passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 89. After graduating High School, he served in the United States Navy for four years before attending the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). Ed earned his undergraduate degree in 1963, and ultimately his Master of Science degree in 1966 from UT. He spent most of his career serving the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee as a Federal Probation Officer, where he retired as Deputy Chief in 1993. He was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church. Ed had many hobbies and interests and loved spending time with his family. He and Mary also enjoyed spending weekends at their cabin in Townsend. He was one of the most loving, generous, and giving people that we knew and will be missed by all who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edwad Lynn and Grace Russell Lynn. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Nell Range Lynn; sons, John Edward (Blair) Lynn Jeff Range (Marcy Hughes) Lynn; grandchildren, Luke, Anna Grace, Harrison, and Nathan. The family would like to thank the staff at Island Home Park Health and Rehabilitation and UT Hospice for their love and special care.

The family will honor Ed with a private graveside at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Lynn family at www.berryfuneralhome.com