Benjamin Earl (Ben) Lynn

Heading: Benjamin E. Lynn Dateline: Greer Benjamin Earle Lynn, 79, of Hillcrest Drive, died January 4, 2008 at his residence. A life-long resident of Greer, the son of the late Eugene and Emily Owens Lynn, Mr. Lynn was a retired textile printer who was known for his upholstery work and his volunteerism, focusing primarily on Shriners Hospital. Mr. Lynn was a charter member and Captain of the Road Runners, who drove children and their families to the Shriners Burn Center in Cincinnati, often twice weekly for almost a decade. He was named Citizen of the Year by the Greer Kiwanis in 1999; and as a member of the Bailey Masonic Lodge and an active Hejaz Shriner, he won many awards and honors for his fundraising and other activities and held various offices. His primary occupation was textile printer, retiring from Cranston Printworks in Fletcher, North Carolina, in 1992, but he also was known for his upholstery work. He also was a member of Woodmen of the World, and a Life Scout and Scout Master. He joined the South Carolina National Guard at age 18 and served for nine years, becoming a Sgt. F.D.C. He coached Little League Baseball, girls’ basketball, and traveled with his sons’ musical groups throughout twelve states. Surviving are his wife, Leora Hood Lynn of the home; two sons, Steven W. Lynn of Columbia and Michael G. Lynn of Weaverville, N.C.; a daughter, Lisa Lynn Schimpf of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, Clarence T. “Babb” Lynn of Greer; a sister, Sara Lynn Eanes of Taylors; and four grandchildren, Jacob Schimpf, Hannah Schimpf, Danielle Schimpf, and Anna Lynn. Mr. Lynn was predeceased by a sister, Dorothy L. Hudson. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Fairview Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Steve Patton and Dr. James Crocker. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Honorary escort will be the Bill Dill Sunday School Class, The Road Runners Shriners, and the Provost Guard Shriners. Visitation will be held 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Benjamin Earl (Ben) Lynn

December 26, 1928 - January 4, 2008