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George Flynt Obituary
Madison
Mr. George Truett Flynt, Sr., age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 surrounded by his sons at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at 9:00 AM Monday, July 25, 2016 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Madison with a memorial service to follow at 10:00 AM.
Mr. Flynt was born in Mount Olive, MS to Delia Harrington and Eldry Thomas Flynt on August 7, 1927. George grew up in Mount Olive, where he attended Mount Olive High School, playing football and graduating in 1948. After serving in the Army, he went to Spartan School of Aeronautics in Miami, OK where he received all his pilot training and ratings. George initially owned and operated a crop dusting business before joining Delta Airlines in 1952. He retired as a Captain from Delta in 1987 after 34 years of service.
He is survived by his sons, George Richard (Stephanie Paige), Scott Roper Flynt, George Truett, Jr. and Wesley Wade Flynt (Christy); brother, John A. Flynt (Janice); three grandsons, one great grandson and one great granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Flynt, in which they were married for 57 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to the Baptist Children's Village in Ridgeland, MS.
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Janice MacPhee
August 8, 2016
The Best of the best!
Janice MacPhee
July 28, 2016
George " Catfish" was a true professional and a pleasure to fly with- Germany, Baton Rouge or San Francisco- it didn't matter. I wish we could have flown longer. My feelings go out to your family. Be strong as he would have wanted and know he was one of the finest men I have ever known. "George, order us a couple of Grand Mariner Souffles when I see you again. God Bless, Greg Tatum
Pat Nease
July 27, 2016
My husband Bill Nease and I both enjoyed trips we flew with George, Those were the good ole days of the MSY base. George was a favorite.
Always polite, caring and "one damn good pilot" as my husband would say.
Pat Ritchie Nease
Cecil DuRant
July 27, 2016
George Flynt, one of the very best. We will tell Catfish stories for many many years.
Cecil DuRant
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Kirby Klein
July 27, 2016
George will be missed. Flying with him was a real pleasure. It was folks like George that made MSY such an enjoyable experience. I was glad to have known during his time with us. Life may be short but certainly the memories will last forever.
Howard Gault
July 27, 2016
Capt Catfish was how I knew George. He was funny beyond belief, compassionate when needed, and a true professional aviator! He made our work rewarding, and our flights together zipped by. I miss him being in this world...
James Hourin
July 27, 2016
One of my favorite Captains to fly with. He was a treat!
Jim Hourin
July 27, 2016
May God Bless George and his family. He was one of the "good guys" that made MSY the best base in Delta Air Lines! He flew the big Delta Jets and flew the general aviation classics. Wilbur and Orville Wright will have a lot of questions to ask him for sure.
Paul Borgatti
MSY
Joe Reid Secretary, DGW
July 27, 2016
On behalf of the Delta Golden Wings, we would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of George (Catfish). After his distinguished career with Delta, he was a loyal member of DGW. We will miss him.
Jim "Wishbone" Washburn
July 27, 2016
"Catfish, Mr. Catfish, Mouth of the South, a true pleasure to work with - MSY 1964-1975
Hubert Lipscomb
July 26, 2016
George and I were friends for many many years as pilots for Delta Airlines. We also both enjoyed flying in each other's private planes after retirement. One of my favorite memories of George is when he was knighted in Germany and became the "onliest knight in Mississippi!" Catfish Or Mr. Catfish-post oil Was a true legend on Delta Airlines and will be sorely missed. Much love,Hubert Lipscomb Nancy Ussery
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