Bill Flynn (Florida politician)
Bill Flynn (October 17, 1917[2] – April 30, 1984) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 117th and 119th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4]
Bill Flynn | |
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![]() Flynn in 1980 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Gautier |
| Succeeded by | Hugo Black III |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Charles C. Papy Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Scott W. McPherson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1917 Lutz, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1984 (aged 66) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Flynn[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Miami |
Flynn was born in Lutz, Florida,[2] and raised in Miami.[5] He graduated from Miami Senior High School[5] and studied business administration at the University of Miami.[2][5] He worked as a yardmaster for the Florida East Coast Railway,[5] and owned a barbecue restaurant called Flynn's Dixie Ribs.[5][6]
In 1974, Flynn was elected for the 119th district of the Florida House of Representatives,[3] succeeding Jeff Gautier.[3] In 1976 he was succeeded by Hugo Black III.[3] In 1978 he was elected for the 117th district, succeeding Charles C. Papy Jr.[3] He was succeeded by Scott W. McPherson in 1980.[3]
Flynn died in April 1984 in Miami, at the age of 66.[5]
References
- "Elizabeth Flynn Obituary (1921-2012)". The Miami Herald. February 12, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, Florida: The State, 1978, p. 77
- "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 5, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- "Former state legislator Bill Flynn, 66, founded popular South Dade restaurant". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. May 2, 1984. p. 171. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

- Due, Johnita (February 3, 2019). "What a Dixie Ribs joint owner taught me about forgiveness and reconciliation". CNN. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
