Edward L. “Ed” Lynch, 70, of Lewisport, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born in New Albany, Indiana on December 28, 1951 to the late Edward L. and Zita Goepferich Lynch.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a Gunsmith.  Ed was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the 75th Ranger Battalion and 101st Airborne Division.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the art of cooking for his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Lynch; siblings, Tom Lynch, Jim Lynch, Pat Spellman and Cindy Lynch.

Ed is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cheri Clothier Lynch; son, Stewart (Amy) Lynch; daughters, Carlotta (Jeremy Richey) Luna, Betsy (David) Ferrell; grandchildren, Logan Woodward, Destiny Smith, Trinity Luna, Jazlyn Noffsinger, Tony Luna and Michael Lynch; siblings, William Lynch, Marvin Lynch, Phyllis Adams, Judy Youngs and Susie Timberlake along with several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Hawesville Chapel with Father Terry Devine officiating.  Ed’s family will be greeting friends on Monday from noon until service time.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.