Charles E. (Chuck) Flynt

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles E (Chuck) Flynt, 83 (February 17, 1943 - November 9, 2026). The beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and great-great uncle passed peacefully in his hand-built home of 51 years with his family by his side.

Chuck was born in Savannah, Ga as the fourth child to his parents Gussie and Robert Flynt…they divorced. His father took he and his two brothers to an orphanage in West Virginia. Chuck was a foster child to a family who needed help on their farm. He learned his work ethic there until as well as how to hunt until he was 17 and a senior in high school when his older brother brought him to their grand-parents home in Sylvania, Ga. Chuck, along with his brother Joe, enlisted in the US Army together while their dad re-upped while his eldest brother was in the US Navy. Due to Chucks age, the military did not send him to Vietnam but rather to Ft. Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska where he was on the rifle team. He started early as an entrepreneur that would continue throughout his life. To earn extra money, he was unlicensed but gave haircuts, sewed on patches with his sewing machine, and loaned money to fellow soldiers. After completing his military service, he returned to Savannah where he met his future wife Beth, who recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary, and began his career at Baker Brothers HVAC wholesale. He exceeded in sales by networking with his customers, one of which owned an Ace Hardware store while his current customers encouraged him to open one as well. In the early 70s, he built Effingham’s first Ace Hardware from the ground up in Springfield, Ga serving the county’s 15,000 residents. Beth took a leave of absence from the telephone company to assist in the store, sold their properties in Savannah, and moved to Effingham County. As manager/owner of the hardware store, he was proficient in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and would gladly share his knowledge with his customers and friends. He sold Ace after 5 years by going in to radio where he was principle and manager of WGEC 103.9 in Springfield. He acquired his license and sold/invested in real estate. He also enjoyed playing “jokingly competitive” golf with his customers which would become a sport he would continue to play for decades. Chuck and Beth enjoyed travelling with friends including overseas to Europe to see their son Brian perform music in various countries with the Georgia Southern ensemble. Chuck always loved the water and especially boating and has owned an extensive “variety” of vessels, from what appeared to be Noah’s Ark to the 42’ sail boat docked on Hilton Head. Chuck was always a giver and never a taker, He wanted everyone he knew to succeed with hard work and determination and to know they were worthy. Above all, he was devoted family man who adored his children Brian and Cara, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews as the “favorite uncle”. If anyone had ever met Chuck, they would know without question he was an absolute lover and life and fun, pulling pranks with family and friends alike (woof-woof), and making new friends everywhere he went. Even after his stroke in 2014, Chuck continued to inspire others during his workout/rehabilitation sessions at the Rincon YMCA with Howard Williams where he was chosen as a Hero for his inspiration to others, the Candler Wellness Center Gym, and Ledesma Sports Therapy of Savannah by giving an encouraging “Thumbs Up” to everyone. Among his other hobbies/achievements/involvements he was a member of the American Legion Springfield, Effingham Co band booster supporter for his children, owning an island/golfing/sailing with his “brother from another mother”, Clark Murphy, and enjoyed scuba diving. Many people have said he had kind eyes, was caring and compassionate about people, and never met a stranger.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gussie Cowart Flynt; brothers Richard Flynt (Mount Olive, AL), Joseph Flynt (Killeen, TX), and sister Barbara Liazuk (Fond du Lac, WI); brothers-in-law, Duane Liazuk (Fond du Lac, WI) and Silas Webber (Collins, Ga), and sister-in-law Marilyn Carter McDonald (Radcliff, KY).

He is survived by his wife Beth Carter Flynt; children Brian Flynt (Springfield, GA) and Cara Edenfield [Shawn] (Faulkville, GA); grandsons Joshua Aaron Walsh [Kaylie] (Perry, Ga) and Caleb Chase Walsh (Rincon, Ga); great-grandson Joey Walsh and great-granddaughter Rosalie Walsh; sister Marlene Webber (Collins, Ga); brother-in-law Robert Carter [Flora] (Greensboro, NC) and sisters-in-law Rebecca Flynt (Mount Olive, AL) and Brigette Flynt (Killeen, TX); step grandson Dilynn Edenfield, step granddaughter Alison Edenfield Achtziger [Gage], and step great-grandson Tyse, along with a great number of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Rincon YMCA or  charities of choice.

Visitation will be from 10-11am, Thursday, November 12, 2026 followed by a Memorial Service at 11am in the funeral home chapel.

Thomas C Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, 2460 Hwy 21 South, Rincon Ga, 31326. 912-754-6421