Lawrence Raymond Lynch

Lawrence Raymond Lynch, age 73, passed away at his residence on June 15, 2023. A visitation will be held on Monday in Belk Funeral Home from the times of 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:30am in Freedom Baptist Church, with burial following at 1:00pm at Florence National Cemetery.

Lawrence was born on February 25, 1950 in Darlington, SC to the late Raymond Arthur Lynch and Elena "Kathy" Stone Lynch Bagwell. Lawrence served in the United States Army. After returning home he worked as a truck driver and warehouse manager for Budweiser for many years up until his retirement. Lawrence had many hobbies including, going fishing and collecting guns. He always loved taking his grandchildren on a ride in the back of his pick-up truck. Lawrence passed his knowledge down to his children and grandchildren by telling them "always walk a straight line and keep your ducks in a row".

He is survived by his loving wife; Frances Elizabeth "Libby" Lynch of Darlington, children: Lawrence (Wyndi) Lynch, Jr. of Simpsonville, Gerald (Teresa) Lynch of Darlington, Beth Williams of Columbia, Tracy (Sean) Gresham of Florida, Robert (Jereh) Gainey of Florence, and Julia (Efrain) Garcia of Gastonia. Lawrence is also survived by a sister; Lynn (David) Morris of Darlington and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Lawrence is preceded in death by his sisters; Thelma Chaudry and Jenny Jones and a grandson Justin Lee Lynch.

Memorials may be made to contribute to Freedom Baptist Church at 1416 Lamar Hwy, Darlington, SC 29532.