Richard Flinkstrom

Richard Flinkstrom

Richard Flinkstrom Obituary

Visit the Tyree Funeral Home, Inc. - Oak Hill website to view the full obituary.

Richard Donald Flinkstrom, 82, of Hotchkiss, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House. 

Born March 7, 1943. 

Richard was a former employee of the C&P Telephone Company retiring as a lineman. He was a member of the Pineville Church of God where he served as a Sunday School Teacher.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ann Bailey; two daughters; and three grandchildren. 

Services will be 3:00 P.M., Friday, June 13, 2025 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill with Pastor Jerry McCoy and Rev. Roy Gray officiating. 

Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

The family of Richard Flinkstrom is being cared for by Tyree Funeral Home.  

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Tyree Funeral Home, Inc. - Oak Hill

999 Jones Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901

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