Mr. Lynn, affectionately known as “E,” was born July 27, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of John and Mary Roberts Lynn.

He was a 1979 South High graduate. He attended Youngstown State University and earned a certificate from Stafford Career Institute in automotive technology. He was a former member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

He was an emergency medical technician with several ambulance services in the Youngstown area, including the first African-American owned company. He was a corrections officer for the Ohio State Penitentiary as well as an Ohio State constable until his retirement.

He leaves to mourn his passing; two daughters, Erica J. (Jason) Lynn and Celine D. Lynn; his grandson, Aidan D. Brinsey; his sisters, Enid (Robert) Dougherty and Barbara Lynn, both of California; two nephews, Leonard and Kevin Barries; his cousin; Jeffrey Gathwright; his best friend/brother in Christ, Anthony Curtis; and a host of family and friends who loved and cared for him, including his former wife; Jacqueline Penny-Lynn. He was also loved by a host of caring friends at the Brandywine Apartments, where he made his home for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Eric J. Lynn Jr.; and a niece, Sonja Lynn.

Due to the present health crisis, private services were held for the immediate family.

The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the family.

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Eric J. Lynn Sr. 1961-2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Eric J. Lynn Sr., 58, entered eternal peace Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Lynn, affectionately known as “E,” was born July 27, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of John and Mary Roberts Lynn.

He was a 1979 South High graduate. He attended Youngstown State University and earned a certificate from Stafford Career Institute in automotive technology. He was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

He was an emergency medical technician with several ambulance services in the Youngstown area, including the first African-American owned company. He was a corrections officer for the Ohio State Penitentiary as well as an Ohio State constable until his retirement.

He leaves to mourn his passing, two daughters, Erica J. (Jason) Lynn and Celine D. Lynn; his grandson, Aidan D. Brinsey; his sisters, Enid (Robert) Dougherty and Barbara Lynn, both of California; two nephews, Leonard and Barries; his cousin, Jeffrey Gathwright; his best friend / brother in Christ, Anthony “Curtis; and a host of family and friends who loved and cared for him, including his former wife, Jacqueline Penny-Lynn. He was loved by a host of caring friends at the Brandywine Apartments, where he made his home for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Eric J. Lynn Jr.; and a niece, Sonja Lynn.

Due to the present health crisis, there will be private visitation on Thursday morning.

The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the family.

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