Walter Wiley Lynn

1946 - 2017

Walter Wiley Lynn obituary, 1946-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1946

DIED

2017

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Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave

Raleigh, North Carolina

Walter Lynn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 28, 2017.

Walter Wiley "Sam" Lynn, of Raleigh, passed away surrounded by family at his home, Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born at Rex hospital in Raleigh to the late Walter (Jack) Lynn Jr. and Aline Alma (Poole) Lynn.

Sam attended Cary High School before joining the United States Army, in which he spent 20 years serving before retiring. San worked for various companies as a driver including Thurston Motor Lines, Brown Transport, RDU, and Barnes US Mail. Sam was a member of the US Army's 805th Military Police Company 95B 63B

He was a longtime member of Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the Shady Grove Senior Citizens Sunday School.

Sam is survived by brothers; Henry "Jim" Lynn of Raleigh, Billy (Annette) Lynn of South Dakota, Robert Lynn of Tampa, FL, sisters; Kay (Richard) Buchanan of Durham and Jo (Dennis) Dillard of Gastonia, NC, as well as several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Sam also leaves behind his beloved dogs, Trickie and Blackett.

The family does appreciate flowers, but would ask for memorial contributions to be made to Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church (3805 Carpenter Pond Road, Durham, NC 27703)

A visitation will be held Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church (3805 Carpenter Pond Rd, Durham, NC 27703). A funeral service will be held Monday, October 2, 2017 at the church and burial will follow at Lynn Family Cemetery.

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October 3, 2017

Pamela Dumas

Pamela Dumas with 805th Military Co.

October 2, 2017

Linda Ferguson

My prayers are with the family during the loss of their love one. I had the opportunity to serve with Sgt Lynn in the 805th Military Co. He was a very humble and respected man. He will be missed by all that knew him. Peace and Love to the family.

October 2, 2017

Pamela Dumas

No that in all things we are more than a conqueror through Him that loved us. Praying that the peace of God will be with the family. For He will not leave us or forsaken us. I remember Walter as being a quiet person and he could be quite funny. May he rest in peace.
Pamela Dumas(Clayton, NC)

October 1, 2017

Dorothy Green

May you find comfort knowing that those who love the Lord live forever in heaven even as their memory lives forever in our hearts. Walter will be truly missed. He was a hard working soldier who took pride in his job. The 805th MP Co will never forget him. We send prayers and condolences out to the family.

October 1, 2017

Petric Capers

To Walter's Family: May God send you fresh mercies everyday and know that you can trust His love to never fail you. He will send you everlasting consolation and hope through His grace. May the beauty of Walter's heart continually beat through all of you as the kind and gentle man he was!! From one of his 805th teammates - Petric.

October 1, 2017

Arleen Hargett

Praying for your family during this sad time.

September 30, 2017

Linda Lynam Smith

My heart and prayers goes out to his family at their loss. I remember Sam from going to Cary while we were young kids. Such a nice person as were all his family was.

September 30, 2017

Marie Ross Cooke

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

September 29, 2017

Brad & Sheila Washburn

So sorry for your lose. Sam will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayer. Love. Brad and Sheila

September 29, 2017

To the family of Sam I am truly sorry for the loss of such a nice man, You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sam is not having to suffer any more. He is with God and smiling on his family and friends.
Barbara Vowell (Durham, N.C.)

September 28, 2017

BJ & Barbara Hildebran

To the family of Sam

We are truly sorry for the loss of such a nice man. The family is in our prayers.

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