Obituary of Alfred Kenneth Lynch

Alfred Kenneth “Kenny” Lynch, 64, of Roanoke went to play music for the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017. His parents, Alfred Kenneth, Sr. and Margaret Ruth Lynch, preceded him. 

Kenny was a man of God, Family and Church. He was a member of Journey Church and blessed to be in the Journey Church Band since its conception. Kenny started playing music at the age of 14, almost any instrument; bass, sax, but mostly lead guitar. He was also a Mentor of other musicians at local schools. When time allowed he loved watching NASCAR, reminiscent of being the Crew Chief for a local racing team in his younger days. All will dearly miss a very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. 

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carla Jean Marks, daughters, Megan Lynch of Roanoke, Heather Etheridge and husband Ernie of Roanoke, son, Ryan Marks and wife Sarai of Roanoke; five grandchildren who are the light of his eyes, Skylar Etheridge, Maddox Patram, Taya, Melody and Logan Marks; sisters, Judy Moore of Alexandria, Lori Lynch and husband Wayne Meador; his best friend and brother, Robert “Robby” Lynch of Roanoke. Along with a host of beloved family, friends, his Journey Church family, and his feline companions, Donald and Nalo. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Journey Church, www.journeyconnection.com, 3574 Read Mountain Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019 in his memory. 

A memorial service celebrating Kenny’s life will be held 6:30 pm Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael DuVal officiating. Family will receive friends Monday, September 25, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Simpson Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707.