Michael Lee Wynn "Mike"

Michael Lee Wynn (Mike), 85 years old, of Lynchburg, VA went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, from complications related to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born on May 13, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, Mike was the son of Martin and Leona Wynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Dr. Charles Wynn. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Sarah Wynn, daughters Kim Wynn, Marti Messina (Danny, Brigett Potter (Jeff), nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, his sister, Leeann Peters (Tom), sister-in-law, Ann Wynn (widow of Dr. Charles Wynn), and many nieces and nephews.

Mike graduated from Verdugo Hills High School, Tujunga, CA, and L.A. Valley College, Los Angeles, CA, and served in the CA National Guard. He began his career in law enforcement in 1967 with the LAPD. Over the years since retiring, he often commented how much he “loved the job." Throughout his distinguished 26-year career, he worked many different assignments including, C.R.A.S.H. (East L.A. gang detail), Metro/SWAT, and he retired as a Sergeant, Robbery/ Homicide Detective Ill in 1993.

After retiring, Mike and Sarah moved to Grass Valley, CA to be near their children and grandchildren. They lived there until 2022 when they moved to Lynchburg, VA to be near family who had relocated from CA to VA. In retirement, Mike enjoyed traveling, motorcycle road trips, golf, fishing, and most of all, spending time with family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. In 2014, Mike committed his life to Jesus Christ, and going to church, spending time with his church family, also became a source of great joy in his remaining retirement years.

Throughout his ten-year battle with MSA, at times enduring unbearable suffering, Mike remained in a place of steadfast love and gratitude towards God, never questioning His goodness, always thanking Him in prayer for his many blessings, especially his family and friends. This continues to be a source of comfort and inspiration for those who knew and loved him. A man of honor, integrity, and faithful loyalty, Mike will always be loved and cherished by those who knew him as husband, dad, papa, papa-great, brother, uncle, partner, and friend.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at The Hope Company Church, 3412 Waterlick Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Another memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Bethel Church, 13010 Hwy 49, Grass Valley, CA 95949. Mike requested that he be laid to rest in his beloved home state of CA.

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you will be also." John 14:6,3

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com