Mr. Emery Flinn, Jr., age 91, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on June 10, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1934, in New York City, New York, the son of the late Emery Flinn Sr. and Ella Cannon Flinn.

Emery was a passionate entrepreneur who played a pivotal role as one of the founders of Oak Mountain Academy, a Christian nonsectarian institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in students. In addition to his contributions to education, he was an enthusiastic amateur radio operator, known by his call sign N4DX. Through his involvement in amateur radio, Emery connected with a vibrant community of hobbyists and used his skills to explore the fascinating world of radio communications. Emery was a Christian who modeled his faith by service to others.

He leaves behind a family who will cherish his memory: his son, T. Michael Flinn, and daughter-in-law, Marni Pinkerton Flinn; his daughter, Ella Jane Tepp; his beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lauren Flinn, Justin Michael Flinn and his wife Caitlynn Dempsey Flinn, Logan Matthew Flinn, Brandon Todd Tepp, and Myles Alexander Tepp; his great-grandson, Beckham Hayes Flinn; and his step-daughters, Sandra Huffman, Vicky Steed, and Sherrie Hosey.

In addition to his parents, Emery was preceded in death by his wife, Avril J. Flinn.

The family will receive friends at Martin & Hightower Funeral Home on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM. A service to celebrate Emery's life and legacy will follow at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, with Joy Smith Griffin officiating.

A private interment will follow in the Holy Ground Baptist Church Cemetery, with Michael Flinn, Justin Flinn, Logan Flinn, Myles Tepp, Scott Townsend, and Steve Davis serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Oak Mountain Academy by visiting www.oakmountain.us or mailing a check to:

Oak Mountain Academy

Attention: Maria Smith

222 Cross Plains Road

Carrollton, Georgia 30116

Friends and family are invited to send condolence messages to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is honored to handle the arrangements and support the family during this difficult time.