Flynt Josey, 77, of Charlotte, died on February 28, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital

Flynt Milas Josey Jr. 5 Jan 1934 – 28 Feb 2011

77, of Charlotte, died on February 28, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital. His cherished memory will forever be remembered by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchild. He was born in Albemarle, NC on January 5, 1934 to Flynt and Ruby Varner Josey. Flynt was a member of the Providence United Methodist Church for the last 43 years and was an avid member of the Chipley Bible Class. In Flynt's younger years he played the trombone for the local Josey Brown Band. His interests also included being a member of the "Queen City Tennis League" in Charlotte, a sport he truly loved. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Nancy Josey of Charlotte; one son Phil Josey and his wife Pam of Charlotte; one daughter Monte Josey Kearns and her husband Donald Jr. of Pickerington, Ohio; four grandchildren Brad Josey and his wife Erin, Kyle Josey, Jason Kearns and Jessica Kearns; one great grandchild Bryson Josey; one brother Bob Josey and his wife Gail; an lastly his beloved dog "Jessie". A Graveside Service will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 4, 2011 at Fairview Memorial Park, 1425 E. Main St., Albemarle, NC 28001. A Memorial Service will follow on the same day at 2:00 pm at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 with Dr. Ken Carter and Dr. Bill Jeffries officiating. The family will receive friends at the conclusion of the service in the atrium of the church. McEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel is serving the family.

Published in Charlotte Observer on March 3, 2011