Jimmy Flynn

Jimmy Irel Flynn, age 86 of Somerset, KY passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at his home in Danville, KY. Jimmy was born on April 19, 1940 in the Kidder Community of Wayne County, KY, the son of Jeff Flynn and Zelma Troxtell Flynn New. Jimmy proudly served our country in the US Army. He was of Baptist Faith and a member of Sulpher Springs Church in Somerset where he attended as long as his health permitted. He loved the Lord and served as a Baptist Preacher for 50+ years. A retiree of Oakwood, Jimmy enjoyed being outdoors, and hunting ginseng. He was married to Elizabeth Ann York Flynn and he was devoted to her and he loved their family.

Survivors include three daughters, Connie Woodcock (Andrew) and Collene Mink of Somerset and Bernice Bates (Jimmy Lee) of Danville; five grandchildren, Callie, Natasha, Cody, Haley and Jordan; nine great grandchildren, Riley, Daven, Addison, Wesley, Kylynn, Austin, Kyser, Ryder, and Faithlyn; his brothers, Charley Flynn (Beverly) of Connersville, IN, Kenneth New (Kumcha) of WA State; his sisters, Mary Estell Schneider (Larry) of Las Vegas, NE, Darlene Rogers (Ron) of Somerset, KY; extended family members, neighbors and friends who are saddened by his passing.

In addition to his parents, Jeff and Zelma Flynn; Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Flynn; his brothers, Hester New, Herman Flynn, Herstle Flynn, Robert Flynn, Oscar New; and his sisters, Elizabeth New, Joann New, Bernice New, and Diane Gossett.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. His funeral service will be on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, 4790 West Hwy 80, Somerset, KY 42503.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lee Bates, Andy Woodcock, Cody Mink, Haley Bates, Jordan Bates, Matt Young and Austin Young.