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Horace Leonard Lynch

March 31, 1949 ~ March 10, 2026


Resided in: Hollister, North Carolina

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Hollister – Horace Leonard Lynch, son of the late Howard Lynch and Clarine Daniel Lynch, was born March 31, 1949, in Halifax County, NC.  He departed his life on March 10, 2026, at his home in Hollister.  He was a faithful member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church where he served as an Usher for many years.

Horace was united in holy matrimony to Mary Ann Lynch on April 30, 1971, and to this union one daughter and one son.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Howard Lynch, his mother, Clarine Daniel Lynch, brothers, Wendell Hines and James Jerome Hines, and sisters, Maeola Warner and Shirley V Richardson.

He was employed at the Haliwa Saponi Indian Charter School in Warren County and really loved his job, the staff, and the students.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mary Ann Lynch; his daughter, Kristie Richardson (Hurley Jr.) of Hollister, NC; his son, Quan Lynch (Nicole) of Bolton, NC; his grandchildren, Cameron (Nya), Zachary, Cole, and Chelsea; his great-grandchild, Mowie; a special mother-in-law, Verty Lynch of Enfield, NC; his brothers, Alfred Ray of Dale City, VA, Curfort Morris (Hazel) of Hollister, NC; his aunts, Yvonne Richardson of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Faye Lynch (John) of Enfield, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Horace’s life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, 1389 Richardson Road, Warrenton, NC 27589 with Rev. Willie Silver officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Lynch Family Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

Services

Funeral Service: Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
1389 Richardson Road
Warrenton, NC 27856

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Visitation: Friday, March 13, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-8800

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Burial: Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Lynch Family Cemetery
172 Lynch Cemetery Road
Hollister, NC 27844

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  1. Mr Horace was a very nice gentleman. He was also very polite whenever you saw him always had a smile. He will surely be miss but God had a new job waiting for him. Condolences to the family.

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  2. To the family – Mr Horace was always kind and polite each time I interacted with him. I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss. I pray for comfort, peace and strength for everyone.

    GOD BLESS, LOVE
    Angie, Chucky & family💜

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  4. My condolences to Horace’s family. When I needed someone to take care of my lawn service at my home in Hollister I thought of my friend Horace. Horace understood my needs and treated my lawn like his own. His friendship will be missed by all who considered him their friend. McCray and Shirley Evans.

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  5. Mr. Lynch was a pleasure to know and work with. He was always proactive in his work and had a rapport with people second to none, and never had to micromanage anything he did. Even after I retired, we would still talked to each over the phone or whenever we would see each other. Some people we meet in life once and hope to never meet again. Other people we meet and wish they were in our presence for a hundred years.

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  6. Mary Ann and Family we are so sorry for your loss. Horace was always right by your side. He was a good man. We are praying for you and the family as you go through this difficult time. May God grant you peace, comfort and strength!

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  8. Mary Ann, we are so sorry for your family’s loss. May the peace, comfort, and strength that only GOD can give be yours during this difficult time.

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  9. Horace was such a kind man always met you with a smile at doors of Mt Bethel and anywhere you met him.He will surely be missed. To the family, you have our deepest condolences. May he RIP

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  11. Sorry to hear of the passing of Horace. We send our deepest condolences to all his family. Claud and I thought a lot of him and he will be missed dearly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. God bless y’all…….Claud & Darlene

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  12. In memory of one of the best coworkers and friend a person could ever encounter. You’re truly missed. Your presence is still felt on the campus grounds.

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  13. Christy, Mary Ann and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your love one. We are praying for the peace and comfort that only God can give to you. May you feel the love of those who are lifting your family up in prayer. May God strengthen you all during this time and in the days ahead.

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  14. Mr. Horace was the first friend I made at Haliwa- Saponi Tribal School. He will truly be missed. We will carry him forever in our hearts.

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  15. Rev. Ron & Joyce Richardson:
    Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family!🙏 May God give you peace & strength during your time of sorrow!❤️ We are sorry we are not able to attend the visitation & funeral. We will be out of town at a Women’s Conference.

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  17. You will be deeply missed Mr Horace. Thank you for your kindness, your smiles, and your Godliness. I will forever remember your spirit. Rest well thy good and faithful servant.

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  18. My heart aches for you and your family!! I pray that God will give you’ll the strength in this difficult time. Remember that God has you ‘ll in his arms.

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  19. My heart aches for your family! I pray that God will give you’ll the strength in this difficult time.

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  20. Mary Ann and family
    I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will grant you strength to endure, peace to calm you, and joy in knowing that your loved one is with the Lord. Cherish the memories

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