W as born on October 15, 1930 in Holcomb, Missouri to the late Calyou Franklin Ham and Eula Agnes Mead Ham. He passed away on October 1, 2022 in Portageville, Missouri.

O n November 25, 1953 he was united in marriage to Maggie Elizabeth English in Tatum, Texas.  To this union five children were born, Ted, Linda, Susan, Samuel and Jeffrey.  Samuel and Jeffrey preceded him in death.

H e later married Gertrude Lanore Mitchell in January of 1973.  To this union one child, Anita was born.  Lanore and Anita, both preceded him in death.

H e was also preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Davidson and Peggy Nagy; one brother, Billy Ham, and two infant siblings.

H e is survived by daughter, Linda Carter of Doniphan, MO; Susan Ham of Ellsinore, MO; son, Ted Ham of Linden, TX; and one brother Samuel Ham of Blytheville, AR.  He had five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.  Last but not least, a very special friend and care giver, Dennis Fisher and his wife Carol.

L ynn surrendered to preach at a young age and pastored churches in Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas.  He also was a 32 ^nd degree Master Mason.