Julian Chester Lynch was born December 22, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Chester Lynch and Carolyn Forney Lynch. He departed this life on January 2, 2020 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loved ones in Union Mills, NC. Julian loved the Lord and loved people. His glowing smile and friendly personality allowed the love of God to flow through him. Elder Julian Lynch began his Christian ministry under the leadership of the late Pastor Ronnie B. Scott, at the Jesus Lighthouse Tabernacle where he served as a Deacon and later a Minister. He later became a member of Faith Praise & Worship Ministries; where he was ordained to the Office of Elder by his Bishop Mark E. Lattimore. He served faithfully for many years on the Finance and Hospitality Ministries. His greatest joy, besides preaching the word of God was landscaping and beautifying the church yard. Julian was employed by AGI industries where he worked in the warehouse and drove forklifts for 30 years until his sickness. He was also a successful entrepreneur. His landscaping business served over twenty yards and businesses in Rutherford County. He loved to cut grass. Julian leaves to cherish the love of his life, his precious daughter, Xaela Tutt of Forest-city, NC, his faithful mother, Carolyn Forney Lynch, Union Mills NC, 3 brothers Reginald (Reggie) Forney, Nigel (Jessie) Forney of Tanneytown, MD, Chester O’Brian McDowell. 6 sisters, Greta (Bobby) Young, Shiela Hooper of Irvington, NJ, Lenise (Darren) Joiner, Tryphena (Gregory) Barnes of Baltimore, MD, Antionette Young of Gaffney, SC and Arnella Perry of Columbia, SC. He is also survived by a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a special friend Anissa Tutt. A quiet hour will be held on Wednesday January 8th 2020 at Faith Praise and Worship 143 Old WAGY Road Forest City NC 28043 from 12:00-1:00PM. Services will be held at 1:00PM. Burial will follow in the Union Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery 461 Ferguson Ridge Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167. Bishop Lattimore and Bishop Troy McDowell, Sr. will be officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.