Flinnor "Papa" was born in Oxford, Mississippi on March 26, 1919 to Isaiah and Willie Bell Kimmons. He passed away in Seattle, Washington June 9, 2009 with his loving wife, Eddie Mae, by his side.
Flinnor is survived by his wife, Eddie Mae; children, J.V., Ella, Doris, Louella, Eileen, Darlene, and Marlene; numerous loving extended family and friends.