Edward "Ed" Lynum Jr.

Mr. Edward Lynum Jr., affectionately known as, “ED”, was born May 5, 1931, in Mobile, Alabama to Edward Lynum Sr. and Willie Mae Lynum. He was raised in Leesburg, FL by the late Charles J. Barrett and Willie Mae Barrett. Ed graduated from Lake County Training School Leesburg, FL in 1949 , attended Bethune-Cookman University and received a Bachelor of Arts. Edward served in the United States Army from April 23,1951-March 29,1953 where he served a tour in Germany as a cook and Mess Hall Sergeant Corporal in Army and active duty in Korean war Ed lived a life of dedication, service, and hard work. He began his first career with Simon Seed Company in Leesburg, Florida, School bus driver for Lake County, Law enforcement from 1968-1986 Police Chief, Deputy Sheriff, Police Corporal, Wildwood Fl, Owner of Ed Lynum Inc/ Lynum and Lynum Builders, built many family homes, churches and businesses in the Leesburg, Ocala and Wildwood areas. Ed served as Deacon at Mt. Ararat Metropolitan Baptist Church, Leesburg, FL, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his older brother, the late William Henry Lynum, and his younger brother Freddie Lynum He is predeceased by his Parents, Edward Lynum Sr. and Willie Mae, Stepfather Charles J. Barrett Son: Quinton Lynum Granddaughter: Aria Jackson Brother’s William Henry Lynum, Michael F. Lynum Sister’s: Mary Lynum, Johnnye Lynum Griggs, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. He Leaves to cherish precious memories, his Wife of 25 years, Deloris W. Lynum, Sons: Wilbert Johnson (Michelle), Frederick Allen (Gail), Sean Edward Lynum (Mercedes), Tommie Lynum, Terry Washington, Edward Juan Lynum, Daughters: Marvine Lynum-Roan (Alton), Wynona LaRita Cunningham (Michael), Finette Bush (Edward) Denise (AKA) DeeDee Connelly (Cedric), Gwendolyn Brown (Louis), Amanda Jackson (Wesley), Summer Lynum-Spencer (Marcus), Sophia Cheek (Scott), Tanecia Cogdell (Solomon), Markita McCann (Ryan), Keondra Williams (Jordan) Brothers: Freddie Lynum (Catherine), Julius Lynum, Sisters: Wynona Barrett, Edith Anderson, Brother In-Laws: Earnest Neal, Emmanuel Hamilton, Oscar Hamilton, Eddie Hamilton, Nathaniel Hamilton, Kent Hamilton, Kenneth Hamilton, Sister In-Laws: Serender LeCorn, Ocee Neal, Maxine Hamilton, Earnstine Hamilton, Sinteria Hamilton, and a host of Grandchildren and Great Grands, Nieces, Nephews, and dear friends -As a Godson Roy Bastian and special friend Eddie Boston and Andrew Brown. Special Thanks to Romac Building Supply Company – Leesburg, FL

Edward "Ed" Lynum Jr.

May 5, 1931 - December 31, 2025