John H. Lynch

Johnny H. Lynch, 59, of Carolina Shores, died Monday, February 3, 2020 surrounded by family after suffering for the last two years from corticobasal syndrome and primary progressive aphasia. He was born in Gloversville, New York into a military family to the late John F. Lynch and Teruko T. Lynch. Johnny grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina where his father was stationed at Fort Bragg. He graduated from Seventy-First High School in 1979.

Johnny was married to Sharon Lynch for 38 years. Their marriage built the foundation for the loving home that raised their two children. During their marriage, he worked for 29 years in sales for Union Corrugating Company.

Johnny had a love for all sports, but his true love was baseball. He played throughout his lifetime and excelled at the sport in high school, receiving numerous accolades. This led him to coach baseball and football for 15 years, and he made an immense impact on so many young men’s lives. Later in life, he enjoyed his bowling league and doing yard work. Johnny and Sharon loved traveling together, especially to Aruba.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, John Christopher Lynch (Kaley), granddaughter, Luna, and one grandchild expected of Supply; daughter, Jessica Lynch of Sunset Beach; siblings, Joanne Lovick (David) of Fayetteville, and Barbara Thomas (Jeff) of Fayetteville; nephew, Jeffery Lovick (Michelle) of Hope Mills, and niece, Tara Turner (Robert) of Fayetteville; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 pm on Sunday, February 9 at Lee Funeral Home, 11840 SC-90, Little River, SC 29566. A celebration of life will be conducted at 1 pm on Monday, February 10 at Lee Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Thomas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider memorials for the Alzheimer’s Association, 5171 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612; or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, 1406 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

The family would like to thank the staff at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice for their outstanding care, compassion, and support over the last month.