Jerry John Flynn Sr.

With gratitude for a life well lived, we honor the passing of Jerry John Flynn, Sr. on March 24, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in his daughter’s home. Jerry was born June 29, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Chester Theodore Flynn and Ivy Eva Flynn, who preceded him in his death. Jerry grew up in Midtown Kansas City. Drawn to music at a young age, he was a natural talent, and while he had no formal musical education, he became an accomplished self-taught guitarist. Beginning in his teens and spanning across his lifetime, Jerry would organize and lead many bands. He shared the stage as lead vocalist with talented and often classically trained musicians, and in the 60s, they hit the road to tour as a cover band playing rock music such as The Beatles, The Kinks and Three Dog Night. He continued sharing his talents in many venues throughout Kansas City, increasing his repertoire to include country western music when the genre was all the rage in the 80s. He invited and taught his children and grandchildren to join his passion and love for music, playing for some time as a duet with his daughter and later sharing his love for the guitar with his grandson. His lifelong mission was improving things. This included remodeling his home, making a living remodeling the homes of others, and even helping his children to build their own. He could do anything, and his family and friends looked to him for guidance. He had many hobbies throughout his life, including gardening, raising and racing homing pigeons, hunting and fishing with his sons, pursuing knowledge and philosophical discussions with family members around the table, and welcoming children in need into his home, whether it be neighbors, nieces and nephews, or his children’s friends. His greatest love was family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves his loving wife, Roxie Flynn; daughter Kim Elrod (William) and sons, Jerry Flynn, Jr., Chad Flynn (Lana), and Cordell Flynn (Anna); grandchildren Seth Flynn, Max Elrod, Emma Elrod, Rebecca Osweiler, Samuel Elrod, Julia Flynn, Meredith Flynn, Annalise, Carter, Dominic, Brantley and Charlee; sister Shirley Smallwood (Bud) and brother Chester Flynn (Marsha); many nephews and nieces; and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Huff and brother, Martin Mateo Flynn. A memorial to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2:00 – 4:00pm at Lakewood Oaks Country Club, 651 NE Saint Andrews Circle, Lee's Summit, MO 64064. Aah Because the world is round It turns me on Because the world is round Aah Because the wind is high It blows my mind Because the wind is high Aah Love is old, love is new Love is all, love is you Because the sky is blue It makes me cry Because the sky is blue Aah

Jerry John Flynn Sr.

June 29, 1944 - March 24, 2023