Isaac Ray Flanery

Isaac Ray Flanery of Columbus Ohio passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Kobacher House December 31st 2024. Born on July 10th 1942 in Martin Kentucky, Issac is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Elaine (Wilson) Flanery. Preceded in death by his parents Henry Harrison Flanery born in Floyd County Kentucky and Josephine (Gibson) Nessleroad born in Pike County Kentucky. Preceded in death brother Douglas Henry Flanery. Survived by brother Roy Eugene Flannery (Pam) Taylor Michigan, and William Flannery (Barb) Phoenix, Arizona. Survived by five loving children Raymond Timothy Flanery (Akayaya) Upper Arlington, Ohio, Michelle Lynn Calhoon (Rex) Yuma, Arizona, Brandon Patrick Flanery (Krissy) Columbus, Ohio, Kathryn Marie Flanery (Sean) Grove City, Ohio, Kelley Elizabeth Flanery (James) Grove City, Ohio. Preceded in death loving son Christopher Eugene Flanery. Survived by 18 loving grandchildren Patrick, Amanda, Shaun, Ashley, Christina, Kristina, Sarah, Nolan, Eli, Annelise, Avery, Ayden, Adalynn, Audrey, Autumn, Bryson, Alyssa, Ava and special mention Adam. Preceded in death by grandchildren Justin and Ashton. Survived by 17 great grandchildren and many other wonderful family and friends too numerous to mention. Isaac graduated from Central High School Columbus, Ohio in 1962. He excelled in baseball with a batting average of 595. Isaac had a tryout with the Pittsburgh Pirates farm team, and was offered a position, however he chose a different path in life. Isaac worked for the city of Columbus refuge division. He retired as a supervisor after 32 years. Isaac through the years coached little league baseball, girls basketball, and softball leagues, which he loved doing. He spent hours going to his childrens games, and practices, because he loved the game and he loved watching his children and grandchildren play. He was however never a spectator. He preferred to be an analyst of the game and foremost always a coach and teaching the game. Isaac was good at solving problems. He always could figure out a solution, no matter how trying and complicated. He was always our Go to Guy. Isaac loved all animals. His dogs and cats will miss him terribly, and he joins his favorite dog, Dasher the Dachshund in heaven. Isaac loved to play golf particularly with his boys, as he loved competition. He loved politics passionately, old tv shows, baseball (Cincinnati Reds) football (Cleveland Browns) basketball (Cleveland Cavaliers) and making his infamous biscuits and sausage gravy. He loved to travel especially in recent years to Surfside Beach, South Carolina, with Elaine and their dogs. Many past memories of camping in the RV at Myrtle Beach State Park were always a table of discussion for fun and laughter. Isaac liked to tinker around the house, garden, and spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was kind to everyone and he believed everyone should be treated with respect. He never knew a stranger. He was always generous with his time. He will be missed by all, and he leaves this world a better place due to his legacy he created for all those around him while he graced this earth. 

In lieu of flowers consider a donation to your favorite animal charity or Autism Speaks in Isaac’s memory.