Herman Geno Lynch

It is with great sadness that the family of Herman Geno Lynch, 84, of Danville, Virginia, announces his passing. Herman "Geno" departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Stratford Rehabilitation Center, with his wife by his side. His parents were Herman B. Lynch and Pearl Simpkins Lynch of Danville. His siblings are Sherman Edward Lynch, Geneva Maye Lynch Goard, and Wayne Gerald Lynch, all of Danville. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and sweetheart of 61 years, Lottie Idell Keatts Lynch; his daughter, Patricia "Dale" Lynch Burns Mullins, along with her husband, Larry Mullins of Christiansburg, VA; daughter, Deborah Ellen Lynch, of Ringgold, VA; and son, Herman G. Lynch ,Jr., along with his wife, Wendy of Concord, NC; and grandchildren who will miss their Papa; Andrew J. Burns, attending Pharmacy School in Asheville, NC; Chelsea "Bunny" Lynch Johnston, along with her husband, Ashton M. Johnston of Matthews, NC; and Crystal "Kitty" Lynch Laidlaw, along with her husband, Joshua B. Laidlaw of Concord, NC. Geno was born and raised in Danville, graduated from Dan River High School, and worked for the City of Danville as a meter reader for four years. He worked 39 years in the United States Army, including 34 years in the Army National Guard. He served in combat in the 3rd Armored Division during the Korean Conflict. During his military time, he received numerous awards and medals, including the Purple Heart, a Combat Infantry Badge, and the Korean Service Medal, with three Bronze Camp Stars. Always modest and humble, with an unflagging moral compass, Geno was well known for impeccable honesty and integrity. In 1962, Geno was awarded a Citation presented by the Minister of Information of the Republic of Korea for an essay stating, "He has made a distinct contribution toward strengthening the will of the people of the Free World, as Korea, to fight Communist aggression at any cost". He retired from the Virginia Army National Guard in 1989. After his "retirement", he worked several years as a security guard for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber plant. Geno was a member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church, and was a Deacon for some time. He was a kind and caring soul who touched countless lives. Everyone who came in contact with him made a lifelong friend. Geno will always be remembered as a loyal and loving husband and father. He was held in high regard by friends and loved dearly by his family. Geno has been in the kind and compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Stratford Rehabilitation Center for the past four years. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who took such great care of our Father. You all treated him with such kindness and care, and we will always be grateful to you. Special thanks to his personal caregivers Cynthia Thornhill and Helen Ray. The family would like to express our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to all our many friends and family who have been with us on this long journey. Flowers are appreciated, but if you prefer, memorial donations may be sent to Ringgold Volunteer Fire Dept, Danville Life Saving Crew and/or Moffett Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. from the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel conducted by the Reverend Billy Scearce. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7:00-8:30 P.M. and at the residence at other times. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Lynch family.

Herman Geno Lynch

November 4, 1929 - March 4, 2014