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Graham Lynch
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Walter Graham Lynch, III, a resident of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2022 at age 87. Graham came into the world on October 20, 1934 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, the first of two sons, born to Walter Graham Lynch, Jr. and Dovie Crouch Lynch. After graduating from Roanoke Rapids High, Graham graduated from his father’s alma mater, Duke University. After serving two years in the Navy, he began a career at Wachovia Bank that spanned three decades.
Graham was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife of 59 years, Bonnie Bennett Lynch and his treasured daughter, Mary Lynch Budd. He leaves behind two adoring daughters: Katherine Lynch Currie (Kevin) of Winston-Salem and Anne Lynch Wright (Alan) of Bermuda Run, NC and his much-loved younger brother, Merrill Lynch (Gabby) of Zionville, NC. Graham had nine grandchildren who were the apple of his eye: Jake Currie (Kimberly) of Raleigh, Anna Katherine Currie of Winston-Salem, Zach Currie of Winston-Salem, Bennett Wright (Amy) of Charlotte, Abby Wright of Washington, DC, Sarah Budd of Winston-Salem, Richard Budd of Virginia Beach, Va., Mary Grace Budd Lange (Patrick) of Atlanta, and Alex Budd of Winston-Salem. Graham also leaves behind the delight of his life in recent years, girlfriend Carolyn Davis, of Bermuda Run, NC.
Graham, a member and officer of Reynolda Church, was a devoted Christ-follower, an unalterably noble man, a constant champion for his family, and a delightful conversationalist with all. His dear friend once rightly quipped: “If you don’t like Graham Lynch, you don’t like people.” Graham’s thirty-plus years of service and leadership in the bond department of Wachovia Bank were admired and appreciated by countless colleagues. For over seven years, he cared daily and tenderly for his beloved Bonnie, who suffered a decline due to Alzheimer’s disease. Graham loved family, Duke University, travel, and a hearty laugh.
A memorial service to celebrate Graham’s life is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Reynolda Church, 2200 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem, NC with his son-in-aw, Rev. Alan Wright officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.salemfh.com/.
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David Cotterill
Graham's Obit says it all and describes him so well. He was a Wachovia friend all of our joint careers and I liked and respected him . He always was so kind to me and I loved his smile. If you were having a down day all you had to do was look at Graham and the clouds would lift and the sun would shine.
RIP another of the "bond dept greats".
Charlie Frankel
I had the honor of working with Graham in the Bond Department. He was such a wonderful, honorable, intelligent man. Many days he, I, and several others would walk next door to the Reynolds Building for chili dogs at lunch, followed by a stroll down the street to the pool hall. In addition to being one of the most respected bond traders in the country, he was also a darned good pol player. All of us learned so much from Graham. May God bless Graham and his family. We have lost another good one.
Charles J. "Charlie" Frankel III
Rex Teaney
Graham and I worked together for close to 15 years in the bond department. In addition to being a great person, husband, father, and grandfather he was regarded by his peers at investment firms all over the country as being the best trader and underwriter of North Carolina Municipal Bonds in the state.