Patrick M. "Pat" Flynn

Patrick M. "Pat" Flynn, 76, of Parsons, died at his home Sunday morning, May 14, 2017.  He had been in his usual health and his death was unexpected.

He was born on March 1, 1941 in Parsons to Leo and Katie (Jungles) Flynn.  He attended St. Mary's Elementary School and St. Patrick's High School before graduating from Labette County High School in 1959.  Pat worked at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center in Parsons for several years.  In 1969, he began working for the M-K-T Railroad.  Pat worked for the railroad for 33 years as a conductor.  He retired in 2002.

He enjoyed swimming, bicycling, and running.  He participated in many triathlons including the Iron Man Competition in 1987 in Kona, Hawaii.

He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and also the Elks Club.

In 1960, he and Cheryl Moses were married.  They later divorced.

Survivors

Two Sons -      Patrick L.J. Flynn                                 Parsons, Kansas

Christopher James "Jamie" Flynn        Avondale, Arizona

Two Brothers – Jim Flynn                                           Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mike Flynn                                          Las Vegas, Nevada

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Eddie Flynn, two sisters, Clara Mae Booe, and Mary Ann Howard.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet cemetery.  The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends at 7:00 p.m., following the rosary.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. These may be left at or mailed to the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home P.O. Box 374, Parsons, Kansas 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patrick M. "Pat" Flynn, please visit our flower store.