Background
Lynch, Donald James was born on February 8, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vernon Washington and Elsie Dale (Powell) Lynch.
Lynch, Donald James was born on February 8, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vernon Washington and Elsie Dale (Powell) Lynch.
Student, Beacom College. Student, University Delaware, Newark.
Co-owner L & M Distributor, Selbyville, Delaware, 1953—1960, secretary-treasurer, 1960—1964. President Animal Health Sales, since 1964. Member Delaware House of Representatives, Dover, 1972—1978, Industrial Finance Council, since 1980.
Director Delmarva Poultry Industry, Georgetown, Delaware, since 1975. Secretary agriculture State of Delaware, 1981—1985. 1st vice president, 1988.
With United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member Fenwick Island Town Council, Delaware, 1967—1972, president, 1970—1972. Board trustees Salem United Methodist Church, Selbyville, 1974—1980. Member, president Indian River School Board, Frankford, Delaware, 1965—1969.
Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, State Chamber of C. Delaware (director since 1975), Tall Cedars Lodge, Masons Lodge (32nd degree), Lions Lodge.
Married Jean Ray Meredith, August 8, 1953. Children: Donna Jean, Irene Violet, Kevin Donald.