Chester Knight Lynch, Jr., 96, of California, MD died March 11, 2013 at his home in California, MD. He was born February 23, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Chester Knight Lynch, Sr. and Elsie Sacksenheimir.

On December 3, 1941 he entered the United States Coast Guard and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge on June 26, 1946, as a Machinists Mate First Class. He was employed by the Federal Government as an Electrician for 30 years until his retirement in 1972.

On April 7, 1950, he married his late wife, Rose Marie Lynch, who passed away on February 1, 2013. Together they enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

He was a member of the Lexington Park Lions Club and the VFW. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, watching NASCAR racing, and camping. He travelled extensively in his retirement with his wife. Some of his favorite travels include his trip to China and Australia.

Chester is survived by his children, Denise M. Farmer (Joe) of California, MD and David B. Lynch (Susannah) of Hollywood, MD; and his grandchildren, Jacob Lynch of Hollywood, MD, Benjamin Lynch of Hollywood, MD, Christopher Farmer of Fort Hood, TX and Nathan Farmer of California, MD.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elsie Brady.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A graveside service and interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.