Delbert was born August 29, 1943 in Haworth, Oklahoma to Roy Lee Lynch and Willie Earline Foster Lynch. He graduated from high school in Aztec, New Mexico and then moved to Texas. On August 29, 1964 in Hainesville, Texas, Delbert married the love of his life, Lydia Hasten. He worked for several years in the oilfield, 35 years at Stroh’s Brewery, and ten years in maintenance at Kilgore Hospital before finally retiring. Delbert enjoyed nature and being outdoors was his place of comfort and peace, even if he was alone. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed archery, camping and just about anything that involved being outdoors. Delbert’s greatest love, however, was his family. He was the true definition of a family man and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him most.
Delbert is preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Eric Matthew Parrish.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lydia Lynch; daughters, Debra Richardson (Tom) and Theresa Barksdale (Greg); grandson, Cody Brannan; great grandchildren, Colton Parrish, Savannah Parrish, and Ashton Parrish; sister, Helen Spence; brother, Roy Dwayne Lynch; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends who loved him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Delbert’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org
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