Roger Dale Lynn

Roger Dale Lynn, 57, of Metropolis, IL died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Massac Memorial Hospital at 2:29 a.m.

Born April 23, 1959 in Paducah, KY.  Roger was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired disc jockey for WMOK Radio and loved interviewing many country music stars.

Mr. Lynn was a former CMA member and Massac County Election Officer.  He was a retired educator of 19 years at Massac County High School in Metropolis and received an award for teacher of the year.  He loved keeping up with his former students and friends of Facebook.

Roger was an avid fact person for songs, awards and movies. Many people would ask him who starred in movies, wrote/sang a song, etc. He loved his days as a disc jockey and interviewed many country music stars. Roger was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and wore a bracelet, and watched Price Is Right and Dancing with the Stars.  He was missed by many of all ages.

Survivors include his precious and loving Yorkie dog, Jingles, who was the love of his life; several cousins; and many friends and fellow educators.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Carolyn Sue Gish Lynn; grandparents Roy and Frances Gish.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Keeling Family Funeral Home, 2410 Jackson St., Paducah, Kentucky, with the Rev. David Deem officiating.

Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour, Saturday, at the funeral home.

Memorial donations are encouraged and can be mailed to (or dropped off) at City National Bank; P.O. Box 380; 423 Ferry Street; Metropolis, IL 62960. If mail in enclose note for Roger Lynn Fund.