John H. Flanigan, son of the late John and Inez Hare Flanigan, was born in Morehouse, Mo., on Jan.13,1945, and died at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, on July 13, 2012, at the age of 67.
He had lived in Essex most of his life until moving to Dexter in 2006.
John had worked in the sanitation department for the City of Essex.
Surviving is his sister, Jessie Eaton of Dexter, along with other family members and friends.
Visitation and a funeral were held on July 16, 2012, at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with Jesse Lacey of Dexter officiating.
A private graveside service and interment followed at the Dexter Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.