John James Flynt, Jr.

1914–2007 (age 93)

U.S. Representative

Biography

John James Flynt Jr. served Georgia's 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1954 until 1979, advocating for rural communities and responsible stewardship of the nation's resources.

After leaving Washington he continued engaging with citizens, offering counsel and hospitality, a statesman now resting at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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