Ross Arden Lynn

Male 1942 - 2012  (69 years)


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  • Name Ross Arden Lynn 
    Born 05 Sep 1942  Obion Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Social Security Death Index
      Name: Ross A Lynn
      BORN: 5 Sep 1942
      Died: 3 Jun 2012
      State (Year) SSN issued: Georgia (1957)
    Gender Male 
    Died 03 Jun 2012  Carroll Co. GA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Bethany Christian Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll Co. GA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • OBITUARY

      ROSS A. LYNN of Carrollton, passed away June 3, 2012. He was born September 5, 1942 to Lt. Colonel Lloyd L. Lynn and Elizabeth Green Lynn in Union City, Tennessee.

      He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1960 to 1964 and was assigned to search and rescue vessels.

      Ross attended Atlanta Christian College where he met Ruth Blair, his wife of 44 years. Later, he graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Ross also obtained his Professional Land Surveyor?s License for the State of Georgia and the State of Alabama.

      Ross retired as Regional Vice President, Keck & Wood, Inc. after 38 years of service. He managed the Carrollton office from 1986 until his retirement and was named ?Employee of the Year? in 1991.

      During memberships at First Christian Church of Mableton, Bethany Christian Church, and Millers Academy Christian Church, Ross held a number of leadership positions. They included Chairman of the Board of Elders and Deacons, Bible School Superintendant, and Director of Music. He taught Bible School classes for 31 years. Ross also served as Chairman of Java and Beyond Mission Board.

      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stuart L. Lynn.

      Surviving are his wife, Ruth B. Lynn and son, Russell L. Lynn of Carrollton; two nieces, Alicia L. Meadows of Eatonton, Georgia and Jessica N. Lynn of Atlanta, Georgia; nephew, Stuart L. Lynn, Jr. of Holly Springs, Mississippi; aunts, Wanda G. Henry and Johnnie S. Morgan of Dunlap, Tennessee and a number of other relatives. Also surviving are special friends Dan Craven and David Boyd.

      Visitation will be held Monday, June 4, 2012 from 5:00 ? 8:00 PM and the funeral will be on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Chapel with Minister William (Bill) Gray and Mr. Matthew B. Gray officiating. Music by Mark Barnes and Cheryl Childers. Pallbearers will be David Boyd, Dan Craven, Stuart Lynn, Jr., Kenny Chambers, Russell Shadrix, Doyal Shirey and Delmar Shoemake. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Moffitt, James Stanley, Allen Martin, Jerry Latimer and Eddie Williams.

      Interment will be in the Bethany Christian Church Cemetery. Flowers are welcome but memorial contributions may be made to Tanner Hospice, PO Box 1136, Carrollton, Ga., 30112. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Funeral Home of Carrollton is in charge of the arrangements.
    Person ID I34786  Master File
    Last Modified 8 Jun 2016 

    Father Lloyd L. Lynn,   b. 26 Sep 1908, Shelby Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 06 May 1963, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Mary Elizabeth Green,   b. 06 May 1920, Grundy Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 08 Apr 1995, Baldwin Co. GA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F14418  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruth Blair 
    Children 
     1. Russell Lynn
    Last Modified 8 Jun 2016 
    Family ID F14421  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart