Michael Edward Lynch, 1953-2024

Michael Edward Lynch, age 71, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born August 31, 1953 in Bethesda, MD to John & Mary Lynch.

Michael worked for the United States Department of Agriculture and loved to garden and grow plants, he had his own Palm tree nursery. . He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield.

He is survived by his wife Angela Lynch of Fort Meade, son Aaron Lynch & wife Bethany of Fort Meade, daughter Crystal Barber & husband Justin of Fort Meade, grandchildren Caspian Lynch, Faith Fatzinger, Cora Barber and Isaac Barber, siblings Mark Lynch, Peter Lynch, Thomas Lynch, Paul Lynch, Louise Harris, William Lynch, Jeanne Odom, Theresa Morrison and Mel Lynch.

Family will receive friends Monday, September 16, 2024 from 5 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield, 1170 80 Foot Road in Bartow, FL. Funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Lake Garfield.

Graveside service will be held at Homeland Cemetery at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Homeland, FL. The Family request everyone wear bright colors for Michael's Celebration of Life service.

Following the service on Monday the family would like to invite everyone for a food & fellowship at Peace Creek Baptist Church, 3070 State Road 60 in Bartow. Condolences to family at http://www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com