George Flagg
Jesus said to her,
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
John 11:25
Obituary
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
Three things will last forever - faith, hope and love -
and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:7,13 (NLV)
George B. Flagg, son of the late Green Berry and Julia Flagg was born April 3, 1951 in Sparta, Georgia. He was raised in Augusta, Georgia. As a young man, encouraged by his sister, Lissie, he moved to CT to enroll in an apprenticeship program. He was employed 30+ years as a highly skilled tool dye and gauge maker at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, CT.
Prompted by his friend Al Maynard, George went to a house party where he met Essie Ruffin. That night, after much dancing, he boldly told Essie, "I'm going to make you my wife." She said to herself, "Boy please." King George and his "Love Bone" were happily married for forty-eight years. He prided himself on having a marriage free of fussing and arguments but full of love, thereby creating an environment to nurture a family. He especially loved their weekly family nights where he showed no mercy beating everyone at cards and board games.
George had a "special" gift of giving and not expecting anything in return. He'd see a need and fill it regardless of who you were, especially children. He was known to fix bikes; reward good (even not so good) grades; provide hula hoops, basketballs and new nets; and humbly help families in need. Adults and children alike were drawn to his kind demeanor and sense of humor. George always had an encouraging word and led by example. He received special recognition for serving the Mill Pond Village community sixteen years in Broad Brook, CT.
George was an avid golfer. He derived the love of golf from caddying as a teenager at the Augusta National Golf Club. His passion for golf continued as an adult where he was happy playing everyday and competing with his work league and the Keney Park Black Golfers league. Later in life, his special weekly golfing partners were Archbishop Bailey and Elder Calvin Hudson. He especially enjoyed attending the annual golf retreat with his church family in Puerto Rico.
George was an active long-term member of The First Cathedral Church of Bloomfield, CT. He served as a youth teacher, deacon and armor bearer to the Archbishop LeRoy Bailey, Jr. He served where needed, without the desire to be recognized.
He is survived by his devoted wife Essie, two awesome children, Gina and Michael, and a cherished grandson, Caleb; his sister, Lissie Owens and brother Rickey (Cynthia) Flagg; nephews Rickey Flagg II and Brenton Schulman; and nieces Amber Flagg and Stacy (Robert) Schulman. He is predeceased by his brother Michael Flagg.
George leaves a host of family and lifelong friends richly blessed by his living, loving and giving.
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Memories Forever
Your presence in my life
started so many years ago.
You were my first uncle
I was blessed to know.
I had you to myself
for so very long.
I was the only kid around
‘til Gina came along.
But somehow, Uncle George,
you still made me feel special.
You expressed your pride in me,
sometimes bringing out a pedestal.
Your voice was a sweet connection
to our southern roots.
You spoke with a rich, deep drawl
developed in your youth.
When you walked into a room
warmth unyieldingly filled my soul,
and getting a hug from you
became my ultimate goal.
Your tight, heartfelt hug
with a “good suga” kiss,
are those little treasures
I will sadly miss.
Thank you for the memories
and being authentically YOU.
For as special as you made me feel,
you will always be special to me too.
Love, Stacy
Rest In Power Papa till we meet again.
By Flint Opoku Agyeman.
‘Daddy George’ as my family and I affectionately called him was a very special caring man. A good man who loved God and loved family life. He will forever be remembered.
I met ‘Daddy George’ around January 1986 when I visited First Baptist Church of Greenfield Avenue, Hartford CT. At that time, I had finally accepted Christ as my Lord & Savior and was passionately looking for a church home when I arrived in the United States as a new immigrant.
My Coming To America Moments:
Even though I had many family members in CT, I had a lonely walk in my Christian journey at the church until Daddy George and Mama Essie stepped forward to receive me in the church as part of their extended family. Later, they warmly welcomed my dear Abigail when I introduced her to them as my wife to be.
On Jan 6th 1990, when Abby and I got married before ArchBishop Dr. Leroy Bailey Jnr at the church, Daddy George and Mama Essie sacrificed and provided extraordinary support to us. They opened up their beautiful estate home in CT to us for our memorable wedding reception.
Some of the most memorable times in our life was when Daddy Flagg and family would visit our home in NJ, rushed to play golf in nearly golf parks, then returned to sleep and snore heavily in our cool basement.
“Fare Thee Well, Daddy George!”. You were of a very special breed of caring family and caring humans. May your soul rest in God’s perfect peace.
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