James “J.I.” Flynt, a longtime Cushing resident, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Linwood Nursing Home, at the age of 89. Funeral services will beheld at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday August 6, 2014 at the Church of Christ (9th and Linwood).Interment will follow at Kendrick Cemetery, Kendrick, Oklahoma. Arrangments are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing, Ok.
James was born on December 20, 1924 in Chickasha, Oklahoma . He was adopted by Ed and Faye (Cave) Flynt. He grew up in Kendrick graduating from Kendrick High School in 1942. James joined the U.S. Army, serving his country in WWII. He was very proud of the time he spent serving his country. After returning from the service, James married the love of his life Ollie Mae Flynt on September 27, 1947 in Chandler, to this union Kathy, Janet and Connie were born. They made their home in Kendrick until 1969. James began his career in the Gasoline plant and started traveling with his job in the oilfield. They lived in Thomas, Woodward, Canton, and Weatherford before moving back to Cushing upon retirement. They were members of the Church of Christ, where they volunteered at the Food Bank for many years. They enjoyed traveling, some of the highlights were their visit to California and the Smokey Mountains, Alabama and West Virginia. James never met a stranger and made people feel as though he had known them all of their lives. He loved to teach and study the Bible with any and everyone.
James is survived by his daughters Kathy Starks and husband Mike of Cushing, Janet Flynt of Cushing, Connie Pritchard and husband Gregg of Decatur, Alabama, grandchildren Kim Bowman and husband Doug, Amy Fields and husband Tony, Shauna Jones and husband Brian, Jason Starks, Jonathan Pritchard and wife Amber, Jessica Pritchard, David Pritchard,great grandchildren Kyle and Marissa Bales, Gavin and Harper Jones, Baylee and BradenFields.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ollie Mae Flynt of 66 years, one sister Joan and one granddaughter, Farrah Starks.
Condolences and online guest book are available at www.palmermarlerfh.com.
