Ronald O. Flynn

Ronald O. Flynn, age 56, of Maryville TN, passed away Saturday evening at the University of TN hospital. He began his new eternal life journey with his loving family always at his side. Ronnie worked over 25 years doing what he loved to do, as a long haul truck driver for FedEx. Ronnie always loved riding a motorcycle and was an avid Harley Davidson rider. He had the best sense of humor especially known for jokes and pranks. He always enjoyed making people laugh. He will be missed painfully by a host of extended family and friends. We one day, will all meet again and forever be reunited with Ronnie . Until then and only then, will our missing Ronnie, our sadness, our broken hearts and our tears will end. Ronnie prepared for the journey he knew he would soon begin. He reached out for and accepted the only hand that could give him eternal peace, eternal happiness and eternally free of pain. Although Ronnie could only extend his weakened hand to God, it was more than enough for him. Ronnie rested freely and peacefully in the hands of God. The only hands that would carry him home to a promised land where he could forever ride free and happy. He was preceded in death by grandparents Charlie and Mammie Flynn of Walland, Tn., Boyd and Kathleen Effler of Maryville, Tn. Ronnie is survived by his greatest joy and best friend, son Logan and wife Jackie Flynn, two Grandsons, Ethen and Colin all of Corinth, Ms. He also leaves behind his beloved pet Yorkie, "Little Bit". Ronnie is also survived by very special Parents Charles and Alice Flynn of Maryville, TN. He leaves behind three sisters and one brother, with three brothers-in-law and one sister-in law. Dianne Flynn-Lequire and Larry Lequire, Janie Flynn-Crooke and Roger Crooke, all from Maryville, Tn. Phillip and Connie Flynn from Huntsville, Al. Annette Flynn-Granum and Marty Granum of Portland, OR. Nephews Joshua Flynn of New York City, NY, Jason Flynn, Baltimore, MD, Arrio Granum, Eglin Air Force Base, FL., Aaron Granum, Los Angeles, CA., and one niece Megan Granum of Portland, OR. Funeral services will at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the East Chapel of Smith Mortuary with the Rev. Larry Teaster officiating. Entombment will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Grandview Cemetery. Family will receive friend's 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday June, 12, 2012. Smith Mortuary, 865-983-1000 www.smithmortuary.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald O. Flynn please visit our Sympathy Store.