Robert E. Lynch

Robert gained his wings, Thursday, May 19, 2022, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, with his wife by his side.

He was born in Oakland, California, on November 19, 1947, to Earl and Iola Lynch. His family moved to the Port Arthur area when he was a small child. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School, and married Susan, his high school sweetheart, in 1967. They had two daughters and two granddaughters. He loved them with his whole heart and would do anything to make them happy. There were many family vacations with daughters and granddaughters. He loved when his daughters and granddaughters asked him for help. When his granddaughters spent the night, they would wake up to a clean car, with cash on the seat.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Lynch; daughter, Cheri McCorvy and husband, Patrick; two granddaughters, Mae McCorvy and Kenzie McCorvy; two brothers, James Lynch and wife, Judy, and Charles Lynch; and sister-in-law, Kirsten Lynch.

Besides his wife, daughters, and granddaughters, he was especially close to his brothers, James, Charles, and Howard, his son-in-law, Patrick, and his sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, Sharon, Robert, Tillie, Debbie, Dale, Elizabeth, Pat, Tass, Susie, Jay, Mary Ann, Bill, Michael, Robin, Judy, and Kirsten. There were many happy times spent with family. His home was always the place for family gatherings, and he even took in family members from time to time.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jennifer “René” Lynch; and brother, Howard Lynch.

He had a huge collection of hats and caps, and always wore a hat. He had friends everywhere. He never met a stranger. No matter how far away from home he was, he always ran into a friend.

He retired from Motiva in 2010 after 40 years of service. He was a member of United Steel Workers Union and served as Union Steward, and on the Workman’s Committee. He was Vice Chairman of the Workman’s Committee for many years. He spent many days and nights helping fellow union members. Even after he retired, he received calls from friends for help.

He loved playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was very proud of his Irish heritage and especially enjoyed his trip to Ireland, where he learned the Lynch name was a prominent one there.

A gathering of Mr. Lynch’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland. His cremation arrangements will be handled under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210.