William Bryant Flynn, 71, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on February 9, 2026. Bill was born on August 9, 1954, in Denver, CO, to the late Frank Michael Flynn and the late Marge Flynn Kahle.
After graduating from Billy Mitchell High School, he began a career selling shoes at a local mall in Colorado Springs, CO, and soon became manager. In 1975, Bill was transferred to Shreveport, LA, to establish Regal Shoe Stores in South Park Mall, Shreveport’s first mall. He remained manager there for several years before leaving to join the construction field as a sheetrock finisher. Along the way, he met and formed great friendships with many people and soon began calling Shreveport home.
Bill later went to work as a manager for a loan company and, after nine years, decided it was time for a change. He became a purchasing agent for Gilbane Construction Company, where he worked on building the new 325 plant at General Motors. Once that project was completed, he worked as a temp at General Motors for several years before returning to the construction field.
In 1984, Bill met his true love, Cathy, and they were married in 1986. During their 39 years of marriage, they raised two children and cared for a multitude of animals. Bill was a fun and loyal friend, a loving husband and father, and a dedicated, hardworking employee. He loved refinishing furniture and took great pride in maintaining his yard. He will also be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Mike, Jerry, and Frank Flynn; and his brother-in-law, Dan Boddie.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cathy Boddie Flynn; his children, Shea Flynn of Kenosha, WI, and Cayla Flynn Witt and husband, Brandon, of Shreveport, LA; his brother-in-law, David Boddie of Reno, NV; his sister-in-law, Jackie Boddie of Tallahassee, FL; his nieces, Danielle Flynn and Neisha Boddie-Smith; his nephews, Shawn Flynn (Krista), Brian Flynn (Stephanie), and Chris Flynn (Ann); as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4736 Lyba St., Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be from 9:30–10:30 a.m., followed by the Rosary at 10:35 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Fr. Raney Johnson. Immediately following the funeral, a reception will be held next door in Gabriel Hall, and all are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to WERLA, Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation of La. P.O. Box 7462, Shreveport, LA 71137, Steven’s Snaketuary: Venmo to @Snaketuary or PayPal to info@snaketuary.com or the charity of your choice. **Please do not send donations to Sacred Heart Church as it has been temporarily closed by the Bishop and can only be used for funerals of Sacred Heart parishioners at this time.