James W Flynn

Jimmy was a 2nd generation Floridian, an endangered species! Born and raised in Alva, Florida. God made him a very special person with many talents. He holds a very special place in each one of our hearts and they are for different reasons. He graduated from Alva High School in 1939, Tampa Business College, and Seminary. He played basket-ball (state champs) played tennis, even drove the school bus. He was state boxing champion, cattleman, cowboy, constable, cast-netter, raced horses, & even a clergy. Jimmy Flynn was a "manly man" the real life John Wayne in person. Our hero! He was always singing & playing his harmonica, and a true Bible scholar. He loved the Lord! Jimmy was always positive, and never gave up. His sister, Opal, said Everybody loved Jimmy! But his greatest accomplishment was his family. He is survived by one sister, Opal Scombordi/Vero Beach, Fl , 6 children, 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grand-children, and 14 great-great grandchildren. Mr. Flynn was predeceased by his parents, Carrie & Curtis Flynn, Brothers: Frances Flynn, Joe Flynn, Sisters: Vi Fuller, Nellie Bryant, Becky Clark, and his first grandchild, Sheila Ramey. Services presented by: Rev. Max Flynn, Rev. Dennis Edgar, and Pastor Billy Cass. Interment at Alva Cemetery and a celebration of his life will follow at Alva Baptist Church (Pastor Roper) 2790 Joel Blvd. Alva, at 4:00pm Pallbearers are grandsons: Doug Wilkinson, Jr. Randy Pentaude, Scott Nicely, Jimmy Ramey, Loy, Matthew, & Kevin Chandler Honorary Pallbearers: Brian Bryant, Michael Flynn, Vic Flynn, Joe Flynn, John Scombordi, & Michael Flarity Visitation is Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Alva Church of God 21520 Park St. Alva, Fl. 33920. Service will follow at 2:00 pm at Alva Church of God. Interment in Alva Cemetery.