Jeffrey Ross Lynn of Gulf Breeze, Florida, gained his wings and became an angel at the age of 55 on September 20, 2020. He passed away at Fort Walton Medical Center surrounded by family.
Jeff was born on October 23, 1964 to Hubert Ross Lynn and Cheryl Dunn DeRome in Bueufort, South Carolina. Shortly after Jeff turned 1, the family moved to Eufaula, Alabama while his dad served in Vietnam. Jeff and his family moved to Orlando, Florida when he was 16 years old and graduated at Colonial High School. After graduation, Jeff joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. Jeff loved motorcycles, football, classic comedies, and politics. Jeff was very passionate about two words “Roll Tide”. Jeff had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Jeff was very private but if you were his friend or loved one, you would have a loyal ally.
Jeff is survived by his mother, Cheryl DeRome; his sisters, Sherry Spofford and Kimberly Williams Fowler; his brother in laws, John Spofford and Larry Fowler; his nephews, Michael Spofford, Christian Spofford, Hayden Williams; his niece, Alyssa Hindman; and his son, Jacob Lynn. Jeff returns home to be joined by his father, Ross Lynn; stepfather, John DeRome; and his grandparents, Ocie Dunn, Florine and Sam Carroll Lynn.
A memorial visitation will be held on September 25, 2020 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Davis Watkins Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Davis Watkins is located at 113 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.