Roy Earl Flynn, Jr., 82, husband of Marie Flynn, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born June 13, 1940 in Lexington, Kentucky he was the son of the late Roy Earl and Mamie Hazel Sudduth Flynn, Sr. Roy was a 1958 graduate of Lafayette High School and served in the United States Army Reserve. Roy was a retired Firefighter, having served as Engine Captain for the Lexington Fire Department #12 Harrodsburg Road for 24 ½ years. Roy was a faithful member and Deacon of Parkway Baptist Church. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ron Flynn, and Ted Flynn. Roy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Marie Whalen Flynn, children, Jon (Karen) Flynn, Georgetown, Sharon (Daniel) Leach, Lancaster, grandchildren, Tiffany (Nate) Hudson, Tara (Andrew) Wagoner, Cameron (Allie) Flynn, brothers, Ernie (Ruth) Flynn, Lexington, Larry (Jeanie) Flynn, Boston, MA, sisters-in-law, Jody Flynn, Nicholasville, Pam Flynn, Lexington, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2023 also at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home, Dr. Keith Sands officiating. Private family graveside services will be held Monday at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations are suggested to Parkway Baptist Church, 1915 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40505. Friends and family are encouraged to leave messages of condolence and share memories here on Roy’s tribute wall.