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David Gary Flanigan
David Gary Flanigan was born in Norfolk, VA on April 27, 1946 to Clarence (Mike) and Doris Bazemore Flanigan. He passed away in Nags Head, NC on March 8, 2024. He attended High School at James Barry Robinson Catholic School for boys where he was on the championship basketball team. He then went on to play basketball at Ferrum College, received his Bachelors and Master’s degrees from Old Dominion University and his degree of Education Specialist from George Washington University.
David dedicated 37 years to the Virginia Beach School System as a teacher, coach and administrator. He and his beloved wife of 30 years Jean both retired and moved to the Outer Banks of NC in 2007 to enjoy their passion for fishing and golf. Unfortunately, his time was cut short due to Parkinsons disease. He is survived by his mother, wife and daughters: Charlotte Terry and Libby Flanigan (Mike), stepsons: Wes Highfill (Laura) and Ryan Highfill (Laura) and grandchildren: Connor and Hunter Terry, Finn Matthies, Madeleine and Ryan Highfill and Mason and Rylan Highfill.
He will be dearly missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association or the Parkinsons Foundation. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Dave and I taught and coached together at Kempsville Junior High. We also painted together during the summer. We really had a great time together. A nice guy. Please take care, Ralph Bamforth.
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. He and I were undergraduate classmates at ODU. I recall that we referred to each other as brother and sister, as we both had the last name of Flanigan. I recall David as a really nice guy with a ready smile. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Dave was a great friend and coworker who dedicated his life to helping make things better for students and teachers. His golf and fishing passions were the joys of his life along with Jean, his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him and I send my condolences to his family. God rest his soul.
Words cannot express the sadness so many of us feel with Dave’s passing. I know I am just one of so very many who had the opportunity to experience his excellent leadership when he was an administrator at Cox High School. He was a wonderful role model for us all with his wisdom, his kindness, and his impeccable dedication to the young people of our community. We send our love to Jean and to all his family during this difficult time. David Flanigan, a great man, who truly was a gentle giant.
I went to elementary school in Princess Ann County with David. I worked in the auto parts field with his dad Mike. RIP my friend.
Jean and family - Sorry to hear about Dave's passing. Thoughts and prayers with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jean and family.
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
I enjoyed getting to know David as his therapist at Peak, he was a joy to be around. I’ll miss his smile and his humor. Jean and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace David.
Jean, I can’t begin to tell you how much I think of Dave and the impact he had on so many lives, as an educator fisherman, and friend. He always made me feel special. No matter where our pathed crossed. I miss him.
Jean, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Flanigan was one of a kind. He was an amazing person that brought out the best in everyone. Condolences to the Flanigan family.
Our condolences to Jean and family on your loss. Though we did not get to spend that much time with you we will remember that which we did. We want to acknowledge David's involvement in the NCBBA. He went above and beyond as well as being a friend to all. He will be remembered by many and may God be with you all. Ron & Cecile Va Beach & KDH
Jean, Charlotte, Libby, am sorry for your loss. I liked Dave
Please accect my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dave. I knew him from his high school days at Barry Robinson. He was an outstanding athlete and a joy to watch. I cherished his friendship throughout the time he lived in Va Beach. I am saddened by his passing. He was a great guy.
I was sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Every time I saw him, he always had a smile on his face and made me feel as I was truly important to him. He is missed.
Dave and I taught and coached together at Kempsville Junior High. We also painted together during the summer. We really had a great time together. A nice guy. Please take care, Ralph Bamforth.
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He and I were undergraduate classmates at ODU. I recall that we referred to each other as brother and sister, as we both had the last name of Flanigan. I recall David as a really nice guy with a ready smile. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Dave was a great friend and coworker who dedicated his life to helping make things better for students and teachers. His golf and fishing passions were the joys of his life along with Jean, his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him and I send my condolences to his family. God rest his soul.
Words cannot express the sadness so many of us feel with Dave’s passing. I know I am just one of so very many who had the opportunity to experience his excellent leadership when he was an administrator at Cox High School. He was a wonderful role model for us all with his wisdom, his kindness, and his impeccable dedication to the young people of our community. We send our love to Jean and to all his family during this difficult time. David Flanigan, a great man, who truly was a gentle giant.
I went to elementary school in Princess Ann County with David. I worked in the auto parts field with his dad Mike. RIP my friend.
Jean and family – Sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Thoughts and prayers with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jean and family.
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
I enjoyed getting to know David as his therapist at Peak, he was a joy to be around. I’ll miss his smile and his humor. Jean and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace David.
Jean, I can’t begin to tell you how much I think of Dave and the impact he had on so many lives, as an educator fisherman, and friend. He always made me feel special. No matter where our pathed crossed. I miss him.
Jean, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Coach Flanigan was one of a kind. He was an amazing person that brought out the best in everyone. Condolences to the Flanigan family.
Our condolences to Jean and family on your loss. Though we did not get to spend that much time with you we will remember that which we did. We want to acknowledge David’s involvement in the NCBBA. He went above and beyond as well as being a friend to all. He will be remembered by many and may God be with you all.
Ron & Cecile
Va Beach & KDH
Jean, Charlotte, Libby, am sorry for your loss. I liked Dave
Please accect my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dave. I knew him from his high school days at Barry Robinson. He was an outstanding athlete and a joy to watch. I cherished his friendship throughout the time he lived in Va Beach. I am saddened by his passing. He was a great guy.
I was sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Every time I saw him, he always had a smile on his face and made me feel as I was truly important to him. He is missed.