This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FLANNAGIN, FORD, IVEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22850/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FLANNAGIN, Willard F. Of Richland, Michigan Died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Otsego at the home of his daughter. Mr. Flannagin was born in Lawrence, Alabama. After 30 years of service, he retired from the company formerly known as Beach Products. Willard was a kind and gentle man. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever needed and enjoyed being around his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Jeanette Ford and her husband, Asa, of Otsego; his son, Jeff Flannagin and his wife, Heather of Richland; and one sister, Ozellar Ivey of Alabama. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Joshua, Chelsea, Morgan, Kayleigh, Caleb, Sarah and Savannah. Mr. Flannagin was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rylee. Friends may meet with the family from 5 to 8 PM Friday at the Winkel Funeral Home Otsego where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 1 PM with Pastor Chris Lane, officiating. The family suggests that memorials contributions may be made to Father Flannagan's Boys Town, www.boystown.org. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.