Troy Flanagan

March 2, 1946 - February 2, 2016

Virgil Troy Flanagan, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Troy was born on March 2, 1946, in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Troy graduated from Manuel High School in Indianapolis. An entrepreneur and jack of all trades, Troy owned and operated several companies including a gutter business, pool hall, towing company and most recently, TVF, a scrap yard in Indianapolis. In his spare time, he enjoyed educating himself by watching gold mining and war documentaries. He was taught many lessons by his late grandfather, William A. Flanagan and often reminisced on memories, telling stories, and discussing the economy with his family and friends. Above all, Troy was a simple, independent and frugal man that liked to be in control of all situations and maintained a strong work ethic throughout his life. Along with his grandfather, he was preceded in death by his father, Bill Flanagan. Survivors include his wife, Mona Sue (Roberts) Flanagan of Indianapolis; to whom he was united in marriage on September 16, 1996; mother, Martha Stapleton of Kentucky; children, Christopher, Troy, Eric, William, Taylor, Amy, Angel, Ricky and Danny; siblings, Judy, Joyce, Eddie, Larry and Jimmy and many grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3:30pm, on Monday, February 8, 2016, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with visitation held an hour prior. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall and Pastor Dave Neese will officiate the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help the family offset funeral expenses, CO Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E. Main Street, Monrovia, IN 46157. To share a favorite memory, sign the online guest registry or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.