Bobby Lynn

Mr. Bobby Lynn, 72 of Cobbtown/Evergreen Community, passed away Tuesday morning, December 11, 2018 after an extended illness with cancer at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born on August 14, 1946, in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Roy Lynn and Lamons Kicklighter Lynn. He was raised in Cedar Creek Community of Tattnall County, Georgia. He graduated from Collins High School in 1964. Bobby married his high school sweetheart, Gail Funderburk, on September 10, 1965. He joined the army in 1965 and served one tour in Vietnam in 1966 and a tour in Germany in 1967. While in military service he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 1 O/S Bar, Marksman (.45 pistol), Marksman (Rifle M-14). When his military service ended, he began his career with the telephone company in various positions that moved he and Gail throughout Georgia. The last move with the telephone company was to Odum, Georgia where they lived for 27 years. He retired in 2003 from Windstream Telephone Company and in 2004 Bobby and Gail moved back to Tattnall County to their family farm outside of Cobbtown, Georgia. Shortly after retirement, Bobby began a second career with the Georgia Department of Transportation in Reidsville. He worked 11 years as a faithful employee for GADOT, he retired in 2012 due to health reasons. Bobby was valued and loved in both careers amongst his co-workers for his tireless work ethic, dedication to the employer and customer, unique since of humor, and quick wit. Bobby was a devoted husband and father. He was a simple man that did not place value in what he drove or lived in. His values were family, honesty, humor, integrity, loyalty, respect, wisdom, and he had a unique love for his family. His favorite pastime was listening to classic rock-n-roll music and caring for the family farm animals. The family would like to thank Regency SouthernCare Hospice Services for the outstanding care, love, and support that has been given to Bobby and his family since being under their care.

Bobby was preceded in death by his father Roy Lynn, his mother Lamons Kicklighter Lynn, his sister Deanna Lynn Lee, Joyce Lynn Tucker, and brother Donald Lynn.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gail Funderburk Lynn of Cobbtown; son, Bob Lynn (Janna) of Ludowici; daughter, Melanie McCullough (Robby) of Cobbtown; brother, Derrell Lynn (Judy) of Lyons; sister, Linda Lynn of Johnson City, TN; brother-in-law, Ronnie Funderburk (Olivia) of Cobbtown; grandchildren, James McCullough (Ashely) of Athens, Brittany McCullough of Atlanta, Carolyn Cason of Ludowici, Jared and Carlee Lynn of Ludowici. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

The family will receive friends on Saturday afternoon, December 15, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Homes, Metter Chapel. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, December 15, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. from Sunlight Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Cobbtown.

Honorary pallbearers will be former co-workers from GADOT and Windstream.

Remembrances in Bobby's name may be sent to Regency SouthernCare Hospice Services at 2311 East First Street Suite B., Brice Square Vidalia, GA 30474

Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Homes, Metter Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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