Mr. William Reid Lynch, 90, of LaGrange, Georgia, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at Poplar Creek Assisted Living.

Mr. Lynch was born Dec. 16, 1927, in LaGrange, Georgia, son of the late W.G. Lynch and Ivory Lynch. He served in the United States Army, then married the love of his life, Doris Marie Ledford. He began his career in textiles at Callaway Mills and retired from Milliken and Company 45 years later.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Lynch; four sisters; four brothers; grandson, Jeromy Lynch and a son-in-law, Mike Bowen.

Survivors include five children, Linda (Jimmy) Barnes; Brenda Bowen; Randy (Debbie) Lynch; Chet (Bobbie Jo) Lynch; Shannon (Jennifer) Lynch and a brother-in-law, Paul Ledford; grandchildren, Sean (Cathi) Barnes; Kevin (Kathy) Bowen; Jenna (Jacob) Rice; Cody Lynch; Jordan Redden and Paisley Lynch; five great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday, Feb.6, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., and the celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, with the Rev. S.T. Janney officiating.

The family would like to extend a great appreciation for the staff and caregivers at Poplar Creek as well as West Georgia Hospice and Nurse Pam.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30240 (706) 884-8636.