Mark Norris Lynch, 74, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, known for his kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, went home to be with Jesus on September 16, 2024, at 2:14 PM, holding his wife's hand in their home and surrounded by friends. Mark was born on June 13, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mark is survived by his wife, Christi Lynch. A son, Vincent Lynch; a daughter, Michele Amoroso (Douglas); a stepdaughter, Summer Skye Kane (Michael); a stepson, Jacob Spell (Kelly); a stepson, Jesse Cain; Grandsons Devon (Elizabeth)and Colin (Danny) Amoroso, Jack and Jase Kane, Jake Spell, a granddaughter Addison Patterson, and a sister Shelly Dodt. Mark was predeceased by his mother, Dolores Lynch, his father, Vincent Lynch, his brother, Gregory Lynch, and his grandmother, Fay Corbett.
Mark went to Neshaminy High School 1964-1966, Went to Conwell-Eagan Catholic High School, received his BS in Electrical Engineering in 1972, Studied Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and received his MBA from Fayetteville State University. In September 1966, he started Quality Sound as a Disc Jockey. In 1978, Quality Sound grew into Quality Sound and Video, an Electronics Systems Integration company where the President and Owner were present. Mark went into the United States Army as an officer, where he studied to be an aviator for the United States Army from 1970 to 1978. Mark was passionate about his job as a pilot for the Military. He was the personal pilot for the Four-Star General Richard G. Stilwell's at General Stilwell's request, of which he was immensely proud. He also was known to have flown President Richard Nixon. Mark was a very loved DJ and entertainer for many years at the exceedingly popular dance club The Track. Music was an essential part of Mark's life. He was the former chairman of Show Biz at Greater Fayetteville Chamber and was on the board of the community concerts in Fayetteville. Mark also worked with Rotary International (Fayetteville Lafayette Rotary Club). These are just a few of Mark's many achievements throughout his life.
Mark's favorite song was by Foreigner, "I want to know what love is," Mark was truly fortunate to find that out before going home to be with Jesus. He found this with his wife, Christi Lynch, who showed him what Love is through her love for Jesus Christ. As Mark got older, he became ill, and we all thought it sad, but It allowed Mark to take a little time, read between the years, and think things over. He climbed mountains with the weight of the world on his shoulders, but through the clouds, as his life grew colder, he saw the love of God shine through Christi. In his life, he had heartache, such sickness and pain that he did not want to face any longer. She brought happiness to his life and helped him realize that he had traveled and come so far, and with the Lord and her help, he would not be lonely anymore and could not stop now. Mark looked around, and he realized that there was nowhere left to hide. Love had finally found him. He gave that love back to Christi and his heart to the Lord. No more heartache and no more pain. He is loved and in his healthy, perfect, glorified body at home with his Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven, waiting to hang out with his wife, Christi Lynch. Mark loved his friends and enjoyed you all. He had a very fulfilling life and was grateful for all his friends. Mark shared these thoughts with a close friend who wanted to share them with all his friends and loved ones.
The celebration of life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at First Church Fayetteville, 2813 Cumberland Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina. A graveside service will follow at Sandy Grove Church,6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Fayetteville Lafayette Rotary Club.