William "Bill" Harold Lynch, M.D.

Sullivan’s Island, SC - William “Bill” Harold Lynch, M.D., 61, passed away after a brief illness on September 17, 2024, in Washington, DC. Bill lived a life filled with caring for his patients, family, friends, and a passion for adventure.

Bill was born in Durham, North Carolina and raised in Delray Beach, Florida. Bill graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN. He received his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, where he was a Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity member. When not studying for his pre-med courses, Bill played semi-professional soccer for the Nashville Blues. He received his M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. In 2005, he established the Fort Sumter Surgical Clinic in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and practiced there until he retired in 2023.

In addition to his medical career, Bill proudly served in the United States Navy for over 20 years, both on active duty, with tours on the USS Enterprise and USS John C. Stennis, and in the United States Navy Reserve. He retired as a Commander last year. Bill lived in the South Carolina Lowcountry for over 20 years and embraced the vibrant community and beauty, finding great happiness in fishing and sailing the offshore waters. His unwavering humor, heartwarming stories, and steadfast outlook on life inspired all who knew him.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. “Jack” Lynch, Jr., M.D. and Kathleen Nolan Lynch, and sister, Ann Marie Lynch. He is survived by his beloved Lynch siblings, Jane Lynch O'Donoghue (Tim), John P. Lynch, M.D. (Christy), Joan Lynch Lafranchise (Frank), Cathy Lynch Buckhorn, M.D. (Bob), and his uncle, Patrick S. Nolan, D.D.S. (Anita), and many dear cousins. Bill leaves behind his ten much-loved nieces and nephews, who cherished fishing, sailing, cooking, hunting, storytelling, and impromptu adventures with Uncle Billy. He leaves behind those he loved in Charleston, Pamela and Halston Jones and many dear friends in the CORA sailing community, especially the crew of the Celadon. To Bill’s colleagues in the medical community, especially Eileen Heider and the staff at Bill’s surgical practice thank you for the love, support and care you gave to Bill and his patients over the years.

The family would like to thank the medical staff at MedStar Washington Hospital Center for their outstanding care and expertise. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, November 16th at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Heart Association in Bill’s honor.