Marlin Ray Flinn of Elmore City, OK was born on June 14, 1948 in Chloe, West Virginia. He passed away on February 12, 2022 in OKC, OK at the age of 73 years.
He spent his childhood days growing up in the holler of West Virginia. Marlin joined the U.S. Army at the age of 19 years. When he returned from his service in Vietnam he met Wilma Carpenter and boom! The couple married on January 25, 1975 in Akron, Ohio.
He began his career with Shebester-Bechtel working on the floor of the rig where he worked his way up to running a rig. He retired as a pusher in the oilfield. Marlin enjoyed gardening, cars and traveling, and pestering his wife. It was a great time for him when he was fishing with his grandkids. The highlight of his life was his wife and grandchildren. He is remembered for teaching others in his life the importance of hard work and having fun.
Those left to keep sacred space for memories of his life and mourn his passing are:
Wife – Wilma Jane Flinn
Son – Frank Flinn and wife Rachael
Daughter – Terri Wiggins and husband Donald
Grandchildren – Colton, Spencer and Chloe Flinn, Austin Wiggins, Harlee Wiggins and fiancé, Seth Combes
Aunt – Lula Norman of Grantsville, West Virginia
Sister-in-law – Roberta Travis and husband Ted
Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Elmore City Cemetery with Quintin Magruder officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send condolences to the family @ www.woosterfuneralhomes.com