Robert “Tom” Flynn, 97, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charleston on February 20, 1929, a son of the late Francis William and Martha (Amon) Flynn.
Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Eleanor (Nicholson) Flynn, on June 22, 2020.
He is survived by his children, Cindy Flynn Davis, Bridgeport; Crystal Flynn Langford, Clarksburg; Connie Flynn (John) Belcastro, Bridgeport; Rob Flynn (Guy Erwin), Philadelphia, PA; Donna Junkins, Kernersville, NC; Delayne Sutton (Milton) Plata, Charleston; Denise Hughey, Toms River, NJ; and David Sutton, Stonewood; his grandchildren, John (Magen) Oswald; Ryan (Mallorie) Oswald; Julie Langford Garvin; Matthew Langford; John Joseph Belcastro; Justin (Jaclyn) Belcastro; Kayla Belcastro (Marc) Magro; Clifford (Christy) Junkins; Jeffrey Junkins; Benita Plata; Andy (Jeanene) Plata; Sarah Plata; Alexis Secret (Dan) Gallen; John Secret; Tony (Flavia) Secret; and Rachel Sutton; his great-grandchildren, Aaron Randolph; Jack, Benjamin, Jaden and Sophia Oswald; Jasa and Juliet Garvin; Jameson Langford; Cameron (Delani) Langford; Maleia, Mya and Julian Belcastro; Reese, Reagan and Blake Magro; Ellie and Celeste Plata; Layla McLaughlin and Luke Gallen; and his great-great-grandchildren, Paisley, Adalinn and Alaina. A sister, Elizabeth “Jo” Miller of Parkersburg, and many nieces and nephews complete his family.
Tom was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Randolph; infant daughter, Cathy Flynn; granddaughter, April Randolph; great-granddaughter, Jordyn Belcastro; great-grandsons, Brantley Langford and Cody Junkins; and two sons-in-law, Jim Davis and William Junkins. Tom was one of nine children and was preceded in death by his siblings, Martha “Ol’ Dear” (Harold) Davis; Francis “Bill” (Irene) Flynn; Emily (Bud) Marvin; Patricia (Fred) Ross; Barbara (Bob) Rogers; Nancy (Carl) Carr; and Gordon “Buck” Flynn; and by his brother-in-law Robert “Bob” Miller.
Tom was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School, class of 1946. He had worked at G.C. Murphy Co. for 21 years; and then Fountain Cut Rate and Rite Aid Corporation for over 27 years, retiring in June 1992. He served on Clarksburg City Council for 19 years, including 4 years as mayor. He was also a member of the Nutter Fort Lions Club and Elks Lodge. He loved to golf, bowl and support the WVU Mountaineers. He had attended Christian Assembly and Nutter Fort Baptist Churches.
The family extends thanks and love to Barbara Riddle. She was more than a caregiver, she was family. For 8 years she cared for Eleanor and then for Tom. Tom loved her so much for taking such good care of them.
A special thank-you and appreciation to Tom’s good friends, Jim and Pam Hunt, who were always there for him and were there until the end.
Tom loved his family at Elison Assisted Living. Warm thanks to everyone who brought joy and love to him. Tom had made very special friends there that he was close to and looked forward to seeing every day: Ron Pearse, Cathy Lambert and Joanne Ayoob. We cannot forget those who cared for him, made him comfortable, and loved him: Chad, Bobby, Sami, Nikki, April, Becky, Terri, Andy, Rebecca and Trinity. Thanks also to Jennifer and Danielle for love and support when he needed it most, making sure he felt welcome and was at home. He loved you all.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Sunday from 3-8 p.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, with Pastor Mike Player presiding. Following the services, he will be laid to rest with Eleanor at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport