Flynns Chosen as Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

KEYSVILLE – The Town of Keysville is pleased to announce the 2017 Grand Marshals, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Flynn, of Keysville, Va.   Danny and his wife, Sandy, will be leading this year’s exciting parade on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Danny was born and raised in Charlotte County, graduated from Randolph-Henry High School and Southside Virginia Community College before pursuing a career with Norfolk Southern Railroad as Maintenance of Way Repairman.  He recently retired from Norfolk Southern after 37 years.  He presently owns and operates Flynn Repair, a mobile repair business.  Danny serves as chairman of the Deacon Board at Ash Camp Baptist Church, Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver, Treasurer of the Keysville Ruritan Club, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, and assists with the community stews at Keysville Hardware.  He enjoys being a companion to friends in need.

Sandy also was born and raised in Charlotte County, graduated from Randolph-Henry High School, SVCC, Longwood College, and received National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy.  She recently retired after teaching for Charlotte County Public Schools for 28 years, where she was honored with District Teacher of the Year.  Sandy served as a Deacon at Ash Camp, where she also leads the newly formed Kingdom Kids group, serves as Co-Sunday School Director, is co-leader of The 320 Group Bible Study in Charlotte County, is a member and past president of Alpha Delta Kappa, a member of the Retired Teachers Association, is currently teaching first grade at Eureka Elementary as a long term substitute.

Danny and Sandy have been married for 40 years and they have three children, Chase, Dustin, and Casey Flynn.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Flynn on receiving this honor in recognition of their many contributions to Charlotte County!