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Billy R. Flannery

Billy R. Flannery
Bill Flannery

Billy R. Flannery, 83, of Ruskin, Fla., went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of December 2, 2015.

He was a longtime resident of Ruskin, owned and operated Flannery’s Welding and Ornamental Iron for 25 years. He was well loved in his community and known for his artistic talents and mechanical creativity.

Billy was born in Midland, Ky., and was preceded in death by his parents, Lilburn and Edith Flannery, and sisters Dolores Naylor and Retta Wilkins. He was a loving husband to his wife of 49 years and a devoted father and Papaw.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Lykins Flannery; sons William Brian (Kim), Neal Ray (Morgendee), and Chauncey Dale (Elizabeth); grandchildren Hayden, Mia, Lilly, Cross, Briggs, Fischer, Adeline, Dock, Pace and Rush Flannery; and a loving extended family.

He was a member of the Friends and Family Church in Wimauma. Funeral services were held December 7, 2015 at Sun City Center Funeral Home.