Lynn Edward Mead
– May 23, 2018
Lynn Edward Mead of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Clarkston, Michigan passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the age of 76. Husband of Phyllis for 51 years. Father to Rochelle (Mark) Osborne. Grandfather to Kaili and Olen.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Lynn was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1941. He grew up in Ypsilanti, then went on to graduate from Northeastern University and Wayne State University with numerous degrees in education. He was a U.S. Army retiree of 37 years. He was a chef by trade, but always a teacher at heart. He was an advocate for children, soccer coach, mentor, business man, off-duty police officer, restaurant owner, caterer and dog lover.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Kathryn and brother Michael. He is survived by many friends, family members and grand-dogs.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Lifepath Hospice of Ruskin, 3725 Upper Creek Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570 or the USF Department of Neurology for Research of Parkinson’s Disease. Address: 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 55, Tampa, FL 33612. Their number is<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>813-974-3541.
Graveside service will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan on June 8, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the National Cremation & Burial Society, Ruskin, Fla. Please visit www.nationalcremation.com/location/ruskin to leave a special condolence.
Lynn was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1941. He grew up in Ypsilanti, then went on to graduate from Northeastern University and Wayne State University with numerous degrees in education. He was a U.S. Army retiree of 37 years. He was a chef by trade, but always a teacher at heart. He was an advocate for children, soccer coach, mentor, business man, off-duty police officer, restaurant owner, caterer and dog lover.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Kathryn and brother Michael. He is survived by many friends, family members and grand-dogs.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Lifepath Hospice of Ruskin, 3725 Upper Creek Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570 or the USF Department of Neurology for Research of Parkinson’s Disease. Address: 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 55, Tampa, FL 33612. Their number is<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>813-974-3541.
Graveside service will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan on June 8, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the National Cremation & Burial Society, Ruskin, Fla. Please visit www.nationalcremation.com/location/ruskin to leave a special condolence.