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Rayford Durell Flynn
August 20, 1916 ~ December 24, 2016
Rayford Flynn passed peacefully on 12/24/2016. He was born on 8/20/1916 in Brewer, Mississippi to William Flynn and Hattie Johnston. He was studious and earned a BA and Master's Degrees in education. He first married Mary Frances Whittle and they had five children together. He joined the Army in 1943 and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Ray attained the rank of Lt. Colonel and retied in 1967. He was called to be a school teacher, taught as an ROTC Commander and went on to become a high school counselor.
During his trip to China, he then met Dolores Martin and they married in July 1987. They settled in Murrieta and spent many years traveling, eventually re-settling in Hemet, CA. He is survived by three children, Michael and Joyce Flynn, Gail Robinson and Michelle Landsford, as well as step children, Laura Essex, Frank & Linda Thompson, Dale and Elaina Martin, Chris and Audrey Martin. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was given the nick name of Ray-Man as a term of endearment. He loved the Lord and Christ was his Savior.
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Everyone is invited to a light luncheon to continue the celebration of Rayford’s life at the home of
Linda and Frank
42115 Weeping Willow
Murrieta, CA 92562
Good times with Ray
Hello, Mike. My name is Sean Flynn and I live in Huntington Beach, CA. My Dad is Dennis Durell Flynn and he is interested in getting in touch with you. He lives outside Richmond, VA. Can you call me at my place of business if you receive this? Please call 714-677-8011, press 2 and ask for me. Thanks.
I remember when I was younger, I was in my Aunt Linda’s kitchen and Ray was visiting with Nana from Arkansas. He was trying to help me count numbers, so he reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of coins and started to let me count them. When I was all finished he said I could keep the change. I remember being so happy about that as a little girl, that it always stayed with me. As an adult Ray would share stories about life with Louie and I and we always were interested to listen. He would always have a football game or sports game on of some kind and would sit with Louie watching it on the TV, while I was busy with Nana. Ray was so good to my Nana and I loved seeing them together. We can all have peace knowing that he believed in the Lord Jesus. We will miss and love our grandpa Ray.
-Amber, Louie, Sophia and Bella ♥
Lord I want to thank you for this beautiful day that you have given us to celebrate the life of my grandfather today! He was and is a great man. Ray we will miss you dearly but I know you will always be with us. I loved how you would tell us stories about when you were in the military and would always give us your point of view on the world and politics. I will also, never forget when you and nana took Amber and I on an amazing summer adventure. You loved my nana dearly! Thank you Ray for being apart of our family. You will be missed but never forgotten. We love you: Charles, Lacey, Ashley, and Savannah Sutphin
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To Dolores and Dad’s West Coast family, thank you for your care and concern for Dad over the years. It was great of you to take him in as one of your own and help him enjoy life. We are happy that we were able to share some time with you all and wish you all the best. Mike and Joyce Flynn