Harry Preston Flynn Jr.

Harry Preston Flynn, Jr., 78 of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1944 to the late Harry Preston Flynn Sr. and Bessie Leticia Legg Flynn in Loudoun County, VA. Harry served in the United States Air Force for 6 years and the National Guard for 4 years. After dedicating 10 years of active duty service, Harry served many years in the Honor Guard, holding several capacities in The American Legion Post 48. He served as the Commander for the American Legion Post 48 in Hickory and would have been promoted to State Commander this year, June 2023. Along with Kevin Nash, he started the Junior Shooting Program. Harry took pride in serving and honoring his country. Along with his parents, He was preceded in death by his brother Tommy Flynn. Survivors include his wife, Judy Fox Flynn of the home; daughters, Lecticia Ann Starnes and husband Sonny of Taylorsville, Pam Lytton and husband Tracy of Taylorsville, Eloise Hollar and Greg Carter of Taylorsville, Barbara Baker and husband Rickey of Granite Falls, Jennifer Adams and husband Timmy of Taylorsville; grandson, Trae Starnes; 7 step-grandchildren, Jason Hollar, Kyle Hollar, Kevin Hollar, Eric Gibson, Courtney Siniard, Carrie Gibson, Taylor Baker; 8 step- great grandchildren, William Hollar, Elizabeth Hollar, Lucas Gibson, Lilly Gibson, Everlee Siniard, Bloom Cockerham, Lincoln Gibson, Silas Siniard; sister Bessie Kline of AK; and brother, Jimmy Flynn of VA. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 1:45pm at the funeral home. Rev. Shannon Childers will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be rendered by The American Legion Post 48 Honor Guard.