Desmond Lorenzo Flanigan

Desmond Lorenzo Flanigan, a resident of Smyrna, GA was born February 26, 1965, in Chattanooga, TN, to Mary Francis Flanigan.
Dez graduated his sophomore year in 1982 from Rogers High School. He attended the University of Chattanooga after high school before joining the United States Navy.
Dez loved cooking and hosting Sunday dinners for family and friends. His hobbies were watching Marvel movies and collecting Wonder Woman figurines. He also enjoyed singing karaoke with family and friends. He was always excited to try new recipes on his new cookware that he loved collecting.
One of the reasons he became a Flight Attendant was because he enjoyed travelling the world. He was employed with AirTran from 2000-2013 until they merged with Southwest. He continued to work with Southwest Airlines as a Flight Attendant from January 17, 2014, until his passing on June 24, 2022. He received several awards over the course of his career and was truly loved and respected by his peers.
He was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2012, but despite any challenges he faced, he lived a normal life. Dez received a kidney transplant in January 2021 after years of waiting for the perfect match for a kidney donor.
Dezzie and Gene made their relationship exclusive in 2007. They became friends and soulmates over the next two years before he proposed, and they became whole. They were married in Iowa on June 20th, 2009, on a beautiful sunny day. On June 20th, 2022, they celebrated their 17th year anniversary.
Desmond was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Francis Flanigan.
Desmond leaves to cherish his memories to his loving and devoted husband of 20 years, Eugene Flanigan of Smyrna, GA; one brother, Kevin (Yoland) Flanigan; two sisters: LaTresa Flanigan and Tammy McKinney; two devoted brothers-in-law: Al Boone and Tino Lampkin; devoted mother-in-law, Etta Lampkin; best friend of over 30 years, Samantha (Darvin) Robert; a devoted friend, Wade Smithwick; three godchildren: LaTandra Hatton, Ezra and Eris; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephew, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends.