David L. Lynn

David L. Lynn, Sr., age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Mr. Lynn was a native of Pickens, MS; a longtime resident of Springfield, IL; and resided in Gulfport, MS for 13 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Illinois National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr. Lynn is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Merle Linn; son, David L. Lynn, Jr.; and sisters, Virginia Blake and Martha Sturm. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Marianne Lynn; daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Zaffron; son Rich (Barbara) Lynn; daughter-in-law, Kris Lynn; sister, Betty Odom; brother, Anthony “Tony” Linn; and 7 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Friends may visit one-hour prior. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors. The Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.