Obituary for John Michael "Mike" Flannagan Sr.
John Michael “Mike” Flannagan Sr., 70, of Roanoke, VA. passed away on Monday January 3, 2022 after a lengthy battle in the hospital due to complications he suffered after an emergency surgery in September.
Mike was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son. He was an avid Hokie Fan and could be seen supporting the Hokies for all sports, but his love was Hokie Football. He was a wonderful grandfather to his 5 grandsons who knew him as “Happy”. Sometimes more Grumpy then Happy. They were the apple of his eye and certainly his life brighteners. He was well known as a wonderful soccer coach to many of his children’s friends and an all-around great guy. He was always the “phone- a-dad” that his daughter and son relied on for any questions that they had, whether it be trivia, car questions or how to hang a light fixture without electrocuting yourself.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart Debbie, they enjoyed 53 years together and 46 as a married couple. He also leaves behind his daughter Hunter Johnston (Andy), his son John and his five grandchildren Grayson Johnston, Walker Johnston, Blake Hales, and Jack and Camden Flannagan. He is additionally survived by his twin sister Patricia “Missy” Sarver (Nelson), sister-in-law Meribeth “Beth” Flannagan of Woodbridge, VA., Sherry Moore (Barton) of Chesapeake, VA., Aunt Bitsy Middleton of Dunedin, FL., his beloved dog Nala and multiple nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents William H. Flannagan Sr. and Kathryn M. Flannagan, and his older brother William H. Flannagan, Jr.
The family would like to thank the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, especially the nurses on the 7th, 9th and 10th floor PCU and ICU and Palliative Care Staff.
A Celebration of life will be held at the Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave Roanoke, VA on Friday January 14, 2022 at 11:00 am. The family will receive visitors in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Ronald McDonald House one of his favorite charities.
Mike was a beloved husband, father, brother, and son. He was an avid Hokie Fan and could be seen supporting the Hokies for all sports, but his love was Hokie Football. He was a wonderful grandfather to his 5 grandsons who knew him as “Happy”. Sometimes more Grumpy then Happy. They were the apple of his eye and certainly his life brighteners. He was well known as a wonderful soccer coach to many of his children’s friends and an all-around great guy. He was always the “phone- a-dad” that his daughter and son relied on for any questions that they had, whether it be trivia, car questions or how to hang a light fixture without electrocuting yourself.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart Debbie, they enjoyed 53 years together and 46 as a married couple. He also leaves behind his daughter Hunter Johnston (Andy), his son John and his five grandchildren Grayson Johnston, Walker Johnston, Blake Hales, and Jack and Camden Flannagan. He is additionally survived by his twin sister Patricia “Missy” Sarver (Nelson), sister-in-law Meribeth “Beth” Flannagan of Woodbridge, VA., Sherry Moore (Barton) of Chesapeake, VA., Aunt Bitsy Middleton of Dunedin, FL., his beloved dog Nala and multiple nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents William H. Flannagan Sr. and Kathryn M. Flannagan, and his older brother William H. Flannagan, Jr.
The family would like to thank the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, especially the nurses on the 7th, 9th and 10th floor PCU and ICU and Palliative Care Staff.
A Celebration of life will be held at the Second Presbyterian Church, 214 Mountain Ave Roanoke, VA on Friday January 14, 2022 at 11:00 am. The family will receive visitors in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Ronald McDonald House one of his favorite charities.