Charles Leon Lynch, 89, of Hollywood, MD passed away March 14, 2015 at Hospice of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 27, 1925 in Baltimore, MD he is the son of the late Holmes L. Lynch and Margaret Helen Bocklage.

Charles proudly served as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate in the United States Navy from 1942 to his honorable discharge in 1946.

On August 24, 1946, he married his beloved wife, Mary Regina Jones at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD. Together they celebrated 68 wonderful years of marriage.

He was a dedicated employee for the Department of Defense at the U.S. Naval Academy, and later at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD as a Federal Construction Inspector until his retirement in 1985. During this time, he enjoyed three years in Scotland before returning to Patuxent River. He was the first civilian to go to Etzel Royal Air Force Base in Etzel, Scotland.

While living in Scotland, they lived alongside the North Sea, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. In 1989, he moved to Florida until 2005 when Hurricane Charlie hit and he returned to Hollywood, MD. His hobbies included construction work, such as building birdhouses, hunting, crabbing, and fishing. However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he loved to spend his time with.

In addition to his beloved wife, Mary, Charles is survived by his children, Charles F. Lynch (Laney) of Hollywood, MD, Thomas J. Lynch (Mary) of Tehachapi, CA, Nancy M. Coxon (David) of Valley Lee, MD, Donald E. Lynch (Robin Jones) of Hollywood, MD, and Kimberly A. Bostwick (Isaac Oakley) of North Port, FL; his sister, Patricia A. Allen of Finksburg, MD; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Kathleen Lynch; and his siblings, Thomas W. Lynch, Joseph H. Lynch, Mary Margaret Horney, and Julia Antoinette (Annette) Quinn.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with Charles' Life Celebration celebrated at 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 10 AM by Reverend Greg Sylar at St. George's Episcopal Church, 19167 Popular Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; Meals on Wheels, C/O St. Mary's County, Department of Aging, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650; and ACTS, P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.