James Edgar "Bubba" Lynch

Mr. James Edgar “Bubba” Lynch, age 59, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Shelbyville, TN and was a son of the late Hiram Edgar Lee Lynch, Jr. and Geneva Irene “Baby Rene” Hartley Lynch, who survives. Bubba was retired as a foreman with Jones Brothers Construction Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church. 

Bubba found great joy in music, playing musical instruments, and singing songs. He had a passion for mechanic work and fixing automobiles. He enjoyed fishing. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with them.Mr. Lynch is survived by his wife, Melissa Spears-Wix of Franklin, TN; son, Casey Lynch of Scottsville, KY; stepchildren, Calab Wilson of Franklin, TN, Rodney Estes of Franklin, TN, Raymond Lynch, Jr of Franklin, TN, Chris Estes of Unionville, TN; 6 grandchildren, Silas Estes, Zaylee Darling, Isaac Greenfield, Gabby Greenfield, Riley Richmon, Jayce Lynch; mother, Geneva “Baby Rene” Lynch of College Grove, TN; siblings, Regina Olivares-Landin, Jerry Lee (Angie) Lynch, Sharon Lynch; and 7 nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 4 PM until 8 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1 PM in the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Hannah officiating. Interment will follow in Hartley Cemetery in the Cross Keys Community of Williamson County, TN.

Jim Wayne Kelley, John Newell, Kevin Buford, Calab Wilson, Terry Chunn, and Casey Lynch will serve as pallbearers.

LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 203 South Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN, (931) 364-2233, is in charge of arrangements.