Michael James Flynn

Franklin, NC - Michael James Flynn, 79, of Franklin, NC passed away January 9, 2014. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Maurice J. and Helen Rice Flynn.

Mr. Flynn was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He attended Bates College in Lewiston, Maine and Rutgers University. He retired from IBM as an executive trainer, and later worked at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA as Director of Facilities. He loved the outdoors and nature and enjoyed camping, fishing, reading and photography and volunteered at Angel Medical Center and Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of Rabun Gap First Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the choir.

Michael is survived by three daughters, Leslie Flynn of Atlanta, GA, Kathi Flynn of Alpharetta, GA and Jennifer Flynn of Cumming, GA; two sons, Mark Flynn of Dawsonville, GA and Mickey Flynn of Johns Creek, GA and three grandchildren, Jason, Shelby and Tony Flynn.

Two memorial services will be held, the first on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church, 8397 Wolffork Road, Rabun Gap, GA 30568 (706)746 2020, and the second on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Kellett Chapel, 3434 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404)812 6957.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Angel Home Health and Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734 or Sierra Club, NC Chapter, 19 W. Hargett St., Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Memories may be posted online at memories.com Michael J. Flynn.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home, Franklin NC is in charge of local arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.