Tower Down - 04.25.23 (KY) "Updated 04.29.23"

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Barry Lynn, 71

Madisonville, Kentucky

July 11, 1951 - April 25, 2023

 

Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY

 

Press Release:

On Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at 1032 hours, Nelson County Dispatch advised units of an injury collision near the 17 Mile Marker on the Bluegrass Parkway. The collision involved a wrecker and an overturned van. Multiple units arrived on scene where one subject was found deceased.

 

Preliminary investigation reveals that a wrecker service from Madisonville, KY was west bound in the emergency lane attempting to load a Dodge pick up truck. A vehicle operated by Jonathan Burba, 41 years old of New Haven KY made contact with the Dodge pick up and the wrecker, hitting Barry Lynn, 72 years old of Madisonville, KY. Burba’s vehicle overturned and came to a rest in the median. Lynn succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

 

The collision is being investigated by Deputy WIll Purdom.

 

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Nelson County Fire and Rescue and Nelson County Coroner’s Office.

 

Todd Leiss Reported:

 

United States Emergency Responder Struck-By Death #13 for 2023 is Kentucky Tow Truck Operator Barry Lynn, 72, of Madisonville, KY. Mr. Lynn is the 7th Tow Truck operator struck and killed since March 15, 2023, a span of 41 days.

 

 

Obituary

   We are sad to announce the passing of Barry Lynn of Madisonville, KY. Barry died at age 71 on April 25, 2023.

 

   He was born on July 11, 1951 in Madisonville to the late J.L. Lynn and Ernestine Moore Lynn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin daughters, Megon and Meredith Lynn, and two brothers, Jerry Lynn and Jimmy Lynn.

 

   Barry enjoyed spending time with his family and woodworking. Many times he combined the two by spending countless hours in the wood shop passing his trade on to his grandsons. Barry was most happy during the Christmas season when he was able to play Santa for his grandkids. He enjoy spending time with the granddaughters by taking them shopping. In most recent days he has spent afternoons swinging his Great Granddaughter, Nova in the back yard.

 

   He is survived by Charlotte Lynn; a son, Shawn (Heather) Lynn of Madisonville; a daughter, Lindsey (Chris) Moore of Madisonville; six grandchildren, Mackenzie Moore, Isaac Moore, Reese Lynn, Meredith Moore, Ivan Moore, and Myles Lynn; a great grandchild, Nova Moore; and three siblings, Yvonne (Don) Roth of Evansville, IN, Rita (Ronnie) Roberts of Providence, KY, and Phillip Kurt) Rehwinkel of St. Louis, MO.

 

   There will be a grave side service at Odd Fellows Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00. Officiating will be friend and Brother-In-Law Ronnie Roberts.

 

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[mooresbp]

OMG What is going on

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and freinds

[Ricky Parker]

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[Doreen ur Finance Lady]

Another said tragedy. Sending prayers to his friend's family and co workers