| James Bruce Lynn Sr. |
| MEMORIAL |
JAMES BRUCE LYNN, SR.
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, surrounded by
his loving family. Born February 2, 1932 and a native
Washingtonian, Mr. Lynn attended St. Francis Xavier
Elementary and St. John's College High School.
Shortly after graduation, he enlisted with the Marines
and served during the Korean Conflict. He attended
Georgetown's School of Foreign Service and Georgetown Law School where he
graduated in 1961. Mr. Lynn was admitted to the Bar in 1962 and enjoyed a
successful law career in the DC Superior Court, later joining the Riggs Bank Trust
Department as Vice President, Corporate Trust.
As a long time member of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, he
served as the organization's President from 1982 until 1984. He was also active in
the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, The Barristers, The John Carroll Society and The
Counselors of Washington D.C.
James is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane Suzanne Lynn (nee Kelly);
devoted father of James, Mary Kathleen, Patrick, Elizabeth and the late William
Lynn; loving grandfather to 17 grandchildren. Brother of Dr. Stephen E. Lynn,
MaryAnn Gray and the late Jean Knightly.
Relatives and friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Thursday,
October 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL
HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 28 at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, 310 S. Royal St., Alexandria, VA.
Inurnment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Father
McKenna Center, 19 Eye St., Washington, D.C. 20001 or The Lombardi Cancer
Center, 3970 Reservoir Rd., N.W., #E501, Washington, D.C. 20007. Online
guestbook available at: www.KalasFuneralHomes.com
