FLYNN, GORDON LEE, age 89 of Trussville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Brian Flynn; and sister, Susan Maddox. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mamie Flynn; daughters, Martha Jane Buck (Frank) and Leslie Colleen Camp (Rodney); brother, James Bruce Flynn (Gail); grandchildren, Rachel Buck Flowers (Bill), Ashley Buck, Kerri Buck Stephen (Doug), Whitney Camp Lugo (Troy) and Lindsey Camp; great-grandchildren, Gabby and Lucy Flowers, Alli and Evva Stephen, and Raleigh and Cason Lugo; and several nieces and nephews. Gordon graduated from Ensley High School and Auburn University. He also served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Roosevelt during the Korean War as a fighter pilot, serving in the Tophatters squadron. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Trussville and a prominent citizen of Trussville having served as a volunteer firefighter, on the city council, Trussville Utilities Board from 1972-2017 serving as Chairman for many of those years, chaired the Bi-Centennial Committee of Trussville, and worked towards raising funds for many city projects. Gordon also served on the Auburn University Engineering Council. He retired as CEO of Hardie-Tynes Manufacturing. He was a member of The Masonic Lodge, Rotary and several other organizations. Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed. His family will celebrate his life on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 10-11 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with his service beginning at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Trussville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriners Hospitals.
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