Robert 'Bob' J. Lynch

Robert J. Bob Lynch, 81, of rural Jonesboro, died Friday evening, February 14, 2020, in his residence. He was born on January 1, 1939 in Blackford County, the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Weschke) Lynch. Bob graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1956. He later worked at RCA in Marion and went on to become a tool and die maker at Fisher Body, where he was employed for nearly 40 years, until his retirement in 2000. On July 20, 1962, he married his devoted wife, Rebecca Payne. They worked together to maintain the family farm and raise their two children. He enjoyed raising a variety of farm animals and took great pride in his yard. He was an avid collector of Allis-Chalmers tractors, gas pumps, and other commercial memorabilia. He also enjoyed going to farm and tractor shows. Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Rebecca Lynch, Jonesboro; his son and daughter: Randall Lynch and Brenda (Jim) Delaney, both of Titusville, Florida; three grandsons: Aiden and Gavin Lynch, and their mother, Joanne Peterson; and Devlin Delaney; a brother: David Lynch; a sister: Mary Sue Goedert; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by siblings: Paul Ed Lynch; William Lynch; Ethel McKinley; and Linda Parker. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home Cremation Services, 259 N. Main St., Upland, where a visitation will be held from 3-7 pm, Friday, February 21, 2020, and one hour prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the funeral home, with Les Bantz officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery, Upland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upland Volunteer Fire Department, Matthews Volunteer Fire Department or to the Upland Lions Club Senior Center.Visitation Fri, Feb 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Visitation Sat, Feb 22, 2020 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am Armes- Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services Jones Smith Chapel - Upland 259 North Main streetUpland, IN 46989Funeral Service Sat, Feb 22, 2020 at 10:00 am Armes- Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services Jones Smith Chapel - Upland 259 North Main streetUpland, IN 46989