Howard Lee Lynch passed away on Nov. 13, 2025, in Shawnee, OK. Howard was born on July 30, 1943, to Carl Lynch and Hallie Mae Young, in Prague, OK. After graduating from Prague High School, Howard went into the United States Army. After serving in the military, he worked for the City of Shawnee, Scrivner, Fleming Foods, Seminole College and as a chaplain at a hospital. Howard married Joan on Nov. 21, 1995.
Howard was preceded in death by Larry Gene, Teresa Dawn, and DJ Lynch.
Howard is survived by his wife, Joan Lynch; son and his wife, Joe and Brenda Lynch; daughter and her husband, Crystal and Dean Ryon; and son and his wife, Scott and Trisha Cox. He is also survived by grandkids: Levi Ryon, Heather Ryon, Koby Cox, Cooper Cox, Brittany Cox, Dillion Cox, Chelsey, and Shelby; and great grandkids: Mason, Lilly, Addily, Cole, and Parker.
A graveside service was held on Nov. 18, 2025 at Tecumseh Cemetery Pavilion.
