FRANKLINTON, NC-- Elonza Lynch "Lil Man", 80, of Franklinton died February 20, 2022. He was born to the late Ollie and Elnora Lynch on May 3, 1941.

Elonza was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Bumpers and Emma Jean Lewis, two brothers, Ollie and Delma Lynch, and two grandchildren.

Survivors: his wife of sixty years, Mrs. Lula Pearl Mann Lynch; two daughters, Joyce Sanders (Keith) of Wake Forest, NC and Jacqualyn Lynch of Franklinton, NC; one son, Elonza Lynch, Jr. (Valerie) of the home; daughter, Frances Merritt of Raleigh, NC; one sister, Roxie Mae Ward of Franklinton, NC; two sisters-in-law, Edith and Blanch Lynch both of Franklinton, NC; three brothers-in-law, James Lewis of Raleigh, NC, John Mann of Franklinton, NC and Robert Mann of Hamilton, NC; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Eulogistic service is 2 p.m. Saturday, February 26 at Greater New Life Ministries, Inc of Franklinton. Elder Dexter Perry, Sr., Pastor; Rev. William L. Williams, Eulogist. Burial in Lynch Family Cemetery, Franklinton.

Arrangements by Cutchins Family Mortuary & Cremations.