Joseph C. Flannigan III, 74, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. The Church Hill native was a Vietnam-era Army Veteran and proud Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. He was also a masters-educated proud alum of Armstrong High School, Virginia Union University and Florida International University. Cecil was a school administrator who served for decades as an educator, mentor and coach in Miami, Fla., before returning home upon retirement. He was an avid reader with an extensive literature, art and record collection. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and a host of other loving family and friends who will miss him dearly. Professional services entrusted to Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where viewing will take place Friday, March 17, 2023, from 1 to 8 p.m. and where the family will receive friends that same evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Fourth Baptist Church, 2800 P Street, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11 a.m. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

An Omega Service will be held by the Phi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, at the Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 6 p.m.  Information for those that would like to view the Omega Service via Zoom has been provided below:

Topic: Joseph Cecil Flannigan Omega Omega Service

Time: Mar 17, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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