Gary K. Lynn, 64

DOVER - Gary K. Lynn, of Dover, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008, at his home. He was 64.

Gary was born Feb. 20, 1944, in Plainfield, N.J., son of the late Ellsworth and Patricia (Campbell) Lynn.

He served his country proudly for three years in the U.S. Army and 19 years in the U.S. Air Force, ending 22 years of service with the rank of master sergeant, having served several tours in Vietnam, retiring in 1985.

After his military career, he took his most recent position with the state of Delaware working in radiation control.

Gary was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Lynn of Dover; his twin brother, Gordon D. Lynn of Little Falls, N.J.; brother, Kenneth Lynn and his wife Mary of Fishkill, N.Y.; two sisters, Joan McLaughlin of Richmond, Va., and Gail Hensel of Orlando, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be noon Tuesday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour before services.

Burial with full military honors will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 100 Patriots Way, Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901; or the Kent County SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.