Obituary

Obituary

James F. Flickinger, Sr., beloved husband and father, passed away Friday evening, June 13, 2014. He was the son of the late Mary Catherine and Walter E. Flickinger, Third St., Hanover.

He is survived by his second wife Betty Mae, step-daughter Billie Jo Warner, and children and spouses: Karen S. Warner and Steve Markle, Sharon K. Lemmon and husband Bruce Sr., Betty Marie Flickinger (whom he fondly called Sis) and Ronald Lippy, Michael Keith Flickinger and wife Sherri. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Warner, Bruce Lemmon, Jr., and Brittany and Trevor Flickinger; sister, Edna Dubs and husband Ralph, and brothers, Clyde and wife Connie, John and wife June, Henry, and Allen.

Also surviving are great-grandchildren Dakota, Ashley, Dalton, Brayden, and Caleb. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Marie Keith Flickinger and eldest son James F. Flickinger, Jr. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Anna Mae Forney and Teresa Brady, and brothers, Leroy, George, and Norman, as well as son-in-law, Donald G. Warner, Jr.

Jim is a veteran of the United States Air Force whom he proudly served for 20 years. During his service, he traveled with his family to Alaska, New Jersey, Delaware, Okinawa, and Florida. His final tour of duty was in Vietnam. He was also a dedicated member of Hanover Fire Company # 1, and served for many years as fire police.

Family will receive friends Tuesday evening, June 17, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Kenworthy Funeral Home, 269 Frederick St., Hanover, PA. A memorial service will be held honoring Jim on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Kenworthy Funeral Home , beginning at 1pm, with the Reverend Scott Sagar officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers include Michael Flickinger, Michael Warner, Matthew Warner, Bruce Lemmon, Jr., Dakota Wagner, Brittany Flickinger, and Trevor Flickinger.