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David Flannell Obituary
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, with visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with military rites by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials: Nicholas Flannell Trust Fund.
Dave was born Jan. 23, 1951, in Du Quoin, the son of Claude Edward Flannell and Dorothy Schleuter Foley. He was employed as a signal maintainer for the Norfolk Southern railroad and was an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the Mid American Sport Parachute Club and U.S. Parachute Association.
Surviving are his mother of Sullivan; children, Carrie and Matt Flannell of Decatur; brothers, Gary and wife Paula of Kennesaw, Ga.; Charles of Aspen, Colo.; Paul of Big Springs, Texas; Mark and wife Jo of Sullivan; sister, Darla Huff of Festus, Mo.; special friend, Mindy Durbin of Taylorville; grandson, Nicholas Flannell of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his father.
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Keith Fisher
December 2, 2003
Dave was a very special and dear friend. I guess you could say we grew up together, along with others such as THE, DUCKMAN, MOOSE, and many others.
I'm sure that he touched each and every one's life in a way which Dave only could.
My only regret is that I wish that I could have spent a few more moments with him before he moved on.
He will always be dear to me and I feel honored to have known and been a friend to Dave.
We will meet again.
Keith Fisher
Stephen Fisher
December 2, 2003
Dave will be greatly missed by anyone that had the opportunity to meet and get to know him. On behalf of my brother, Keith Fisher, and my parents (Walter/Julia Fisher), please accept our condolences
Mindy Durbin
November 27, 2003
Dave is the most amazing man I ever met. He taught me alot of things in life...not only how to skydive, but how to be a better person. I miss you Dave...I'll see you on the other side
David and Mary Durbin
November 27, 2003
Dave was one of a kind! We'll never forget the good memories and how he was always there for our Mindy! He'll always have a very special place in our hearts!
Kevin Hill
November 27, 2003
I knew Dave for only a year and yet he impacted my life more than people I've known since childhood. He was everything to everyone and I'll strive to live for him and honor him in all I do. I love you bro...
Mary Ann Willis
November 27, 2003
We will never forget Dave, Lots of nice memories. When Dave and Mindy dressed up on halloween,trick or treating so cute.
God Bless,
Mary Ann Willis
Angie
November 25, 2003
Dave is unforgettable.
JAY AND JO ANNE MAJOR
November 25, 2003
CARRIE AND MATT, SO SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS. KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. JAY, JOANNE, JILL AND JOELLE MAJOR
Chris Johnson
November 25, 2003
Dave and I grew up together, raised a large amount of hell, had some amazing adventures, he kicked me out of a few airplane doors, in spite of my reluctance...
Dont know if they make em like him any more, he was Real!
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