Richard Lynch Obituary

The passing of Richard Lynch of Smithfield, North Carolina occurred on September 5, 2026. Richard, born on April 25, 1961 in Charlotte, North Carolina, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lynch to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lt. Joseph'Joe'Richard Lynch Jr. and Lucy'Carolyn'Pickle Lynch; his daughter Malyssa Nichole Lynch; and his nephew William Thomas Hites. He is survived by: his children, Robert'Jason'Lynch (Robert McAuliffe) of Durham, NC, Tyler Lee Lynch of Clayton, NC, Krystal Lynn Lynch and Alyssa Nichole Lynch of Smithfield, NC; his granddaughter Marissa Kaye Welsh of Smithfield, NC.; and his siblings, Celia'Antoinette Lynch of Whiteville, NC, Lucy'Carolyn Lynch Hites (Robert William Hites) of Waynesville, NC and William'Bill'Joseph Lynch (Paige Allison Pence) of Wilmington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard's honor to Shriners Children's. Donations may be made online through the donation page: https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org.