Roy Lee Lynn, 74, a longtime resident of Durham County but a resident of Creedmoor for thirty years,  passed away Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at Carver Living Center in Durham.

A native of Durham County, he was the son of the late William Hocutt and Lizzie Winters Lynn.  He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Duke University as a maintenance supervisor.  He was a member of the N.C. National Guard for several years.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, December 9th, 2013 at the Eakes Funeral Chapel in Creedmoor by Pastor Wes McMurray. Burial will be in Creedmoor Cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Pamela L. Cross and Dianne Lynn of Durham, three sons, Billy T. Turner of Rougemont, Mike O. Turner of Creedmoor and Michael Roy Lynn of Youngsville, two sisters, Myrtle L. Stanley and Sandra Lynn Tilley of Durham., fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Helen O. Lynn, a son Ted H. Turner and three sisters Ruby L. Dempsey, Ruth L. Monks and Inez L. Cash and a brother William Junior Lynn.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Hock Family Pavilion or to a family of ones choice.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 PM Monday, December 9th, 2013 prior to the funeral at the Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at the home of his daughter Dianne Lynn.