George Flanagan

1917 - 2015

George Michael Flanagan - SAVANNAH - We cope with what we are presented in life with love and care and faith What an inspiration he was to all of us! George Michael Flanagan, of Savannah, Georgia passed away just 2 hours before his 98th birthday and so he is celebrating his birthday with his wife, Marjorie in heaven. He was born May 24, 1917 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late James Michael Flanagan and Martha Mayer Flanagan. The family moved to Waycross, Georgia in 1922 where Mr. Flanagan attended local schools, including South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Flanagan joined the United States Marine Corps in July 1940. He participated in the Soloman Islands Conquest at Gudal Canal, Tulagu Island, and Florida Island. He returned to New Caledonia for reequipping artillery and radar equipment. His final action was in the Pacific with the invasion of Guam after which he returned to the states. He was stationed at Camp Lajune, North Carolina until the end of the war. On December 28, 1947 he married Marjorie Jane Kennedy in St. John's Episcopal Church in downtown Savannah. George studied for and received his Foresters License in 1948. He settled in McIntosh County, Georgia and entered the timber business. After several years he returned to engineering and construction work at Fort Stewart. He participated in maintenance and complete construction work for a period of 10 years after which he moved to Savannah to continue his field engineering business with several organizations ending that career in Savannah with industrial and seaport clients. George is a charter member of Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. He joined Live Oak Masonic Lodge #137 in Darien, Georgia in 1951 and received his 50 year pin in 2001. He was very active in civic work in Savannah for many years and was a Past President of the Kiwanis Club in Savannah. He was a member of the American Legion and the Statesboro Elks Lodge. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. After recovering from Colon Cancer he volunteered to counsel radiation and chemotherapy patients and help them accept their condition. He had a wonderful spirit of giving and sharing. He touched many lives in this community and elsewhere. He delivered bread every Tuesday to the Emmaus House, here in Savannah for many years. George retired with his wife, Marjorie, at the Landings on Skidaway Island. Uncle George shared his heart and his resources with many needy people in Savannah and nearby areas. He incorporated a group of four men called The Joy Boys. Their mission was to spread JOY throughout the community. This JOY will continue for years and years to come, thanks to his philanthropy. He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Jane Kennedy Flanagan, sister Mary Elaine Marsh and brother James Michael Flanagan. He is survived by his nephew Bob Warnock (Dottie); niece, Jane McIntosh and several other nieces and nephews and close friends. The family would like to especially thank the staff of the Oaks at the Marshes on Skidaway; also the caring love of Dr. Morris Geffen, Dr. Cristina Negrea and the Savannah Medical community involved in his life. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow in Liston Hall. In lieu of flowers you may send a contribution in George's memory to your favorite charity to carry on his JOY. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News May 26, 2015 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.