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Leo Flynn Obituary

Leo "Sonny" Flynn, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Sonny passed away at home on October 3, 2020. He served his country as a proud Marine and was a dedicated BASF Chemical Company employee for 30 years. He graduated from Port Allen High School. Sonny was a founding member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a faithful friend. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Francis Flynn Jr. and Thelma Marie Lieux. Sonny is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anita L. Flynn; son, Stephen D. Flynn; daughter, Stephenie Flynn Allen (Frank C. Allen III); brother, William "Bill" Flynn (Billie Flynn); grandchildren, Patrick R. Flynn, Megan P. Flynn, Katherine E. Allen, Frankie C. Allen IV, J. Daryl Tate; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sonny's grandsons: Patrick Flynn, Frankie Allen, Daryl Tate, and Godsons: Todd Flynn, David Marionneaux, Erik Rathcke. A visitation will be on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Resthaven Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday October 7 at 12:30 PM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 4 to Oct. 7, 2020.

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Jim and Mary Lieux

October 5, 2020

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Sonny was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Anita and the family. With sympathy and love.

Frankie

October 5, 2020

Best grandpa anyone could ever ask for love you so much papa ❤!

Kurt J Roussel

October 5, 2020

Leo was a great man. He will be missed. Prayers and deepest sympathy to his family.

DON FLOYD

October 5, 2020

Sorry to hear of Leo's passing. God bless the family at this time of sorrow.

David Marionneaux

October 4, 2020

Wonderful Uncle

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:30 p.m.

St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church

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11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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