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Charlie Elton Lynn

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100yo Grandpa, Father, Widower & Friend.
Storyteller, fisherman, classic movie lover.
WWII hero, homeless helper and Jesus follower ✞

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This is the first time these cameras have been opened since the 50s.

It’s also the first time I’ve ever seen my mom as a kid.

I’m speechless.

Happy birthday, Mom 💙

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Journal Entry: A Farewell and a Beginning…

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The last time I saw you was on a Thursday.

We were in that dreadful, old hospital room. The obnoxious sounds of your roommate’s television filled the air. A thin, plastic curtain separated us from someone else’s grandad. You held my hand tightly and asked, “You still there, John Boy Blue? Don’t leave me, please.” But I wasn’t going anywhere. I was trying to soothe you from any worries or fear that lay ahead, but tears fell from your eyes. When I kissed your forehead, I caught them with my finger upon your cheek—I like to think I still have them with me. Absorbing a part of you.

You were tired, torn between staying and going. You’d waited long enough to reunite with your wife, your son, and my mom. Selfishly, I wanted you to stay. I asked them for just one more week, one more holiday, one more year…but it wasn’t to be.

You passed away a week later on a Friday.

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As many of you know, I shared a rare bond with my grandfather, Charlie, who we lost last week. To me he was more than a grandfather—he was a father, a best friend, a healer and often my partner in tomfoolery :)

He was a storyteller; someone who brought people together with his levity and warmth. He was an innate creator of fellowship and a role model to many. He taught me how to fish, play golf, shoot a gun (Heck, I could list off about 50)—all the things of course a Southern boy should know. But more importantly, he taught me about faith and family.

In many ways, he was the closest connection I had to my mother. When I was with him, I felt her presence all around. Through his smile, through his gestures—it was hard not to see or to feel. As much as he helped me heal after she passed, I believe I helped him heal too. It was part of the reason why I moved to Nashville, to be near him, to continue to heal and protect one another; to create more memories with my best friend...

I’m really going to miss you, Charlie Lynn, “The Poor Man’s Friend.” Give mom and memaw a hug for me, will you?

Roll Tide,

-John “Boy Blue” Charles Lynn Jester

“I’ll be back quicker than you can say…Jack Robinson.”

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there will never be adequate words to describe the character, heart, soul & passion that was my grandfather. from the moment he was placed on this earth, he was serving Jesus. He used to call me every single evening for multiple years and tell me that as long as you’re doing God’s will for your life, you’ll be happy and fulfilled. He would start off by asking about life and how we were doing, and he’d always end with, “you’re one of my very favorite people ever and I want you to remember one thing. I love you & the good Lord loves you too.”

I have never believed that someone deserved “well done good and faithful servant” like I believe he did. He was the greatest man I have ever known. He constantly sought out God’s ever changing will for his life and adapted to it with a smile on his face and a “hey buddy, how ya doin?”. He spent his free time with his family, golfing, serving at the caring center (which was arguably one of my favorite things to go and help run as a child), leading small groups and Bible studies, and taking us to the Dollar Store - all on like 3 hours of sleep. He would get up to go and collect bread for the center at 2am.

I know without a single shadow of a doubt in my mind that there was such a special place saved for him up in Heaven and I’m grateful he’s at peace and there with my meme and all his friends. Thank for you all you taught us, for how you loved us, and for how you lead us all these years. Thank you for devoting yourself to your country, your family, and to God. You will be so missed forever and ever, but you have finished all your work in your 99 years on this earth. I heard a quote and I think it’s the most fitting for my papaw - - a life well spent, is a life surrendering to the will of God. Well done Papaw. Enjoy paradise, you deserve it more than anyone. Love, one of your favorite people🤍

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