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Lynch, Brian J.
Brian J. Lynch, 44, of 90 Cherry Hill Rd. NW, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, the result of a motorcycle accident near Shellsburg in rural Benton County. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Survivors include his parents, Donald and Beverly Lynch, three sisters, Doreen (Ric) Havlik, all of Broken Arrow, Okla., Barbara (Sean) Francke of Cedar Rapids and Belinda Lynch of Broken Arrow; and a brother, Donnie of Damascus, Md. He is also survived by nephews and nieces, Michael, J.J., Trisha, Tiana, Donnie and Brandon and friend, Jeffrey.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and his significant other, Patricia Groe.
Brian was born Feb. 23, 1965, in Vinton. He worked for B.G. Brecke Inc. for several years and most recently was an independent over-the-road truck driver. Brian enjoyed riding his motorcycle and the outdoors, especially hunting.
He will be greatly missed by his beloved family and many many friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Brian's name.
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