OBITUARY

Robert "Bob" Dale Flynn

September 17, 1928February 16, 2019
Obituary of Robert "Bob" Dale Flynn
Robert “Bob” Dale Flynn, 90, passed away on Saturday, February 16th, 2019. Bob was born to Floyd and Sarah (Wright) Flynn in Lawrence County, Indiana on September 17th, 1928. He served our country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1946 to 1949 in the Fire Fighter Crash Rescue 1383 division. He also served as a Carbine Marksman. After, Bob served his community as a fire fighter in the civil defense. Bob married Phyllis Cullison on December 3rd, 1949, and she preceded him in passing on December 8th, 2014. Bob enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. He played horseshoes competitively. He loved to sing and play the guitar with his nephews, Donny and Lowell. Bob attended Bethel Tabernacle Church of God, where he was active in raising money for the youth group. Bob was passionate about helping others. Robert leaves behind his daughter, Pamela (Nathanael) Oglesbee; sister Elma (Tuke) Page; grandchildren Diana (Jason) Nielander, Robert (Ann) Oglesbee, and Eric (Lisa) Oglesbee; great grandchildren Gavin and Gabriel Nielander, Sefia, Keith, Rachael, and Lauren (Rob) Oglesbee, Ian and Tobin (Eric) Oglesbee; and many nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in passing by his wife; his parents; daughter Marsha Carlisle; infant son Robert E. Flynn; brothers Harold William, Bennie Joseph, George Edgar, and Darrel Eugene; and sisters Ruby, Madeline, Helen Gertrude, Carole Rose, and Betty Joanne. Friends and family may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 23rd at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, with a funeral service following at 1:00 PM. Pastor Steven Branstutter will officiate. Bob will be laid to rest at Nevada Cemetery following the service, with military honors. Memorial contributions can be directed to the Kokomo Rescue Mission, 321 West Mulberry Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901.

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