John "Jack" Bernard Flannery

John Bernard "Jack" Flannery, passed away on January 8, 2012 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital after a long illness. Jack was born in Denver, Colorado to John & Mary Flannery on December 28, 1944. He attended St. Dominic's Elementary School, Cathedral High School and Western State College. Married Mary Ann Mercer on March 7, 1964. Jack and Mary were blessed with three sons, Jack Jr. , Kevin and Matthew. Raising his three sons and coaching their various sports teams was his favorite activity. His sons reminisce that their dad never missed one on their sporting events. Jack was employed by General Motors in Denver and transferred in 1975 to the Carrollton, Texas facility. A "GM" man, he also worked at the the Dallas warehouse, and retired from the Fort Worth location. After retirement Jack and Mary Ann had a home built in Lake City, Colorado where Jack discovered his passion for snowmobiling and exploring the San Juan Mountains on his ATV. While living in Lake City, Jack served on several boards including the Planning and Zoning Commission of Hinsdale County. He was appointed to the Seventh District Nominating Commission by Governor Bill Owens. Jack was a life long Catholic and a member of St. Mary's Church in Plantersville, Texas at the time of his death. Jack is survived by his wife Mary Ann, his sons Jack Jr. (wife Jenny) of Montgomery Texas, Kevin (wife Cheryl) of Windsor Locks, Connecticut and Matthew of Montgomery, Texas. One grandson, Austin and two granddaughters McKenzie and Amber. A sister, Maureen Bryden ( brother in law Tim) and nieces Karen Neary and Tara Bryden. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at St. Mary's Church in Plantersville, Texas (936) 894-2223 with family visitation on Thursday January 12 at 6:00 in the evening followed by recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's on Friday, January 13 at 10:30 AM. Reverend Edward C. Kucera, Jr. will officiate. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall following the mass. Arrangements are being handled by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Montgomery Texas. (936)597-7300. You are invited to leave a memorial condolence to his family on their website at www.shmfh.com. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorial donations to Birthright of Montgomery County 1300 S. Frazier, Suite 214 Conroe, TX 77301 (936)756-3220. The family would like to give special thanks to RN Lynn Maki for her constant support and friendship, and to Dr. Steven Lovitt who cared for Jack with extraordinary care and compassion for the last six years.

John "Jack" Bernard Flannery

December 28, 1944 - January 8, 2012