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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. Mike is tremendously missed and we would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website.

Updates

Update from March 24, 2025

UPDATE: The Flinn family would like to let everyone attending the service know that there will be an opportunity to share memories or thoughts, for those who wish to do so.

Update from March 21, 2025

Mike and the Flinn family have chosen a natural burial to honor his memory in a simple and meaningful way. For those unfamiliar, Mike will be laid to rest wrapped in a shroud, without a casket, allowing him to return naturally to the earth. The Flinn family wanted to share this with you so you know what to expect during the ceremony.

Obituary

Michael Irvin Flinn, 61, passed away suddenly March 18. He was self-employed in the Richmond film and production industry for almost 40 years, starting as an electrician, then transferred his love of all things mechanical to being a key grip, crafting rigs for the camera. He especially loved making camera rigs for vehicles. Mike was very curious, a creative and unique problem solver, and was VERY mechanically inclined. He had a gazillion interests: he was …

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Labor Union

Favorites

What was Michael's favorite color?
Orange
Orange
Orange
What causes did Michael care about most?
He loved his family so much and had a huge heart. He enjoyed helping others.
He loved his family so much and had a huge heart. He enjoyed helping others.
He loved his family so much and had a huge heart. He enjoyed helping others.
What were Michael's favorite local spots?
Home
Home
Home
What were Michael's favorite vacation spots?
He went to Barcelona for a job several years ago and dreamed of going there again. H…
He went to Barcelona for a job several years ago and dreamed of going there again. He liked Ne…
He went to Barcelona for a job several years ago and dreamed of going there again. He liked New York City, but wanted t…

Timeline

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Born

January 24th, 1964
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Graduated from college

1986
B.A. in Communication Arts and Design from V.C.U.
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Got married to Kate Flinn

2004

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Rennie Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery

6701 Dennisville Road, Amelia Court House, VA 23002
Bliley's Funeral Homes
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Michael donated organs

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