Thad Easterman Flanagan
August 11, 1955 ~ February 20, 2017 (age 61) 61 Years OldShare using:
Mr. Thad E. Flanagan, 61, born August 11, 1955 of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 5-8p.m at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday February 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. in our chapel. Burial will follow in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Brother Keith Pugh will be officiating. Speaking on Thad’s life will be Mary Hunter, Andy Gothard, and Eric Lane.
Mr. Flanagan was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Julia Flanagan, and brother Bill Flanagan. He is survived by wife, Sharon Flanagan; daughter, Ashley Farley (Scott) of Northport; sons, Joshua Flanagan (Stephanie) of Florence, and Tyler Flanagan of Northport; grandchildren, Averee and Olivia Farley, and Brooke Crunk; brothers, Steve, Gene (Julia), and Laurence (Jan); sisters, Mary Hunter (Pat) and Anna Prince (George); nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Flanagan, Joe Dale Harris, K.J. Lazenby, Phil Gargis, Ray Sewell, Andy Gothard. Honorary will be Colbert County High School classes of 1972 & 1973 University of Alabama Football A- Club.
Thad always stated his greatest accomplishments in life are his children. He loved them deeply and very proud of each of them. He cherished every moment with his twin granddaughters which has brought so much love and joy to his family.
Thad was a member of the 1973-1976 University of Alabama Football Team under Coach Paul Bryant. He later then had the honor of being a graduate assistant coach with Coach Bryant and excepted his first coaching position with his high School Coach, C.T. Manley. He was past President of the Muscle Shoals Kiwanis and the Muscle Shoals HS Athletic Boosters. Thad received numerous awards in High School and college for his athletic abilities. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was retired from Cherokee Water Department.
A special thank you to the staff at Hospice of West Alabama, Dr. John Summerford, and family, friends, schools, churches, and various organizations for the prayers and support during the last thirteen months.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be sent to Eagles Wings, Inc. online or by mail at: www.eagleswingsoftuscaloosa.org or 12379 Eagles Wings Drive Coker, AL 35452.