Timothy Joseph Lynch

Timothy Lynch, age 66, went to be with his savior on May 23rd, 2025 at the OSU James Wexner Hospital.

Tim was a beloved veteran who served 7 years in the US Army before being honorably discharged in 1986. He loved watching and collecting movies, especially old westerns and all of the King Kong movies.

He always carried this note on his wallet:

Dear Friend,

I just had to send a note to tell you how much I love you and care for you. I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friend. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk with me. As evening came, I gave you a sunset to close your day and a breeze to rest you and I waited. You never came. Sure, it hurts me, but I still love you because I am your friend.

I saw you fall asleep last night and I longed to touch you, I spilled moonlight on your face. Again I waited wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you. You got up late and rushed off to work. My tears were in the rain. Today you looked so sad, so all alone. It makes my heart ache because I understand. My friends let me down and hurt me many times, too, but I love you. If you would only listen to me. I love you. I try to tell you in the blue sky and in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in the leaves in the trees and breathe it in the colors of the flowers. I shout it to you in the mountain storms and give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and sweeten the air with natures scents. My LOVE for you is deeper than the ocean and bigger than the biggest want or need in your heart. If you only knew how much I want to walk and talk with you.

I know how hard it is on earth. I really know. And want to help you. I want you to meet my Father. He wants to help you too. My father is that way you know.

Just call me - ask me - talk with me. Please don't forget me. I have so much to share with you.

Alright, okay, I won't bother you anymore. You are free to choose me. It's your decision. I have chosen you, and because of this, I will wait, and wait, and wait, because I love you.

Your friend,

JESUS

Tim knew he was not perfect and needed the forgiveness that comes with accepting Jesus' death on the cross to be the payment for his sins. Because he made that choice he was able to be confident in the fact that he would be reunited with his son in heaven.

Romans 3:22-24 NLT We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.

He is Survived by his mother, Ida Frances Sinniff Lynch, and siblings, Margaret Lynch, John Lynch, Dennis Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Brian Lynch, and Crystal Lynch. As well as his children, Amanda F Kern (Roger Kern), Timothy Lynch III, Christina Baker (Cole Baker) and Patrick Tippie. Tim had many grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Tim is precededin death by his father, Timothy Joseph Lynch, brother, Novin Lynch, and son, Joshua Lynch (Jessica Lynch).

The memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16th, at 34 West 2nd Ave in Columbus Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help the family pay for the funeral costs (gofund.me/7d702faa).