Golden Lynwood "Lynnie" Flinchum

Golden Lynwood ‘Lynnie' Flinchum, 76, of Noblesville, peacefully passed on March 19, 2015 surrounded by family. Lynnie was born on February 26, 1939 in Campbellsville, KY to the late Ernest and Ruth (Harden) Flinchum.
A 62-year resident of Noblesville, Lynnie graduated from Noblesville High School in 1957. Lynnie worked for the McMahon Food Company (later Kraft/US Foodservice) for over 40 years, retiring in 2000. He also owned and operated a Waffle House restaurant from 1983 to 1985; and, along with his wife Linda, owned Lynnie's Style Shop from 1979 to 1985, both in Noblesville. Lynnie was a wonderful loving husband, father and grandfather. Lynnie was an avid golfer, playing regularly in men's club at Forest Park GC and Fox Prairie GC. Lynnie was a member of Refuge Christian Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Noblesville since 1962, the Ancient Scottish Rite; and the Elks, Eagles and Moose Lodges in Noblesville. He was also an Honorary Kentucky Colonel. Enjoying the outdoors, he was active in hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.
He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Linda (Cain) Flinchum; four children, Mica Flinchum, Melanie (Fred) Cole, Mark (Margo) Flinchum, and Mason Flinchum; and five grandchildren, Ashlea Flinchum, Christy Cole, Alex Flinchum, Max Flinchum and Josie Flinchum.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Wayne Flinchum and Larry Flinchum; and two sisters, Kathleen Cave and Maxine Newton.
The family has planned a private service and burial.
Donations, in Lynwood's honor, may be made to the White River Christian Church Food Pantry, 1685 North 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060; or to Riverview Hospital Memorial Foundation, PO Box 220, Noblesville, IN 46061.