Robert Stannard "Rob" Flanagin, 54, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on September 27, 2010 at his residence in Lexington Park, MD. Born November 1, 1955 in Hutchinson, KS, he was the son of James Flanagin and the late Margaret Stannard Flanagin.

He was the loving husband of Diane Flanagin, whom he married on December 17, 1980 in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, Maryland. Rob was married to his soul mate and devoted loving wife for 30 years. Together they were each other's world, moon, rock and stars. Without him life will never be the same.

Robert is survived by his children; Donna Lacey (Joey) of Hollywood, Debbie Stone (JF) of Callaway and Phil Connelly (Amber) of Drayden, as well as five Grandchildren; Lauren Boron, Britney Lacey, Taylor and Dominic Connelly, and Kaiden Quade as well as a Great Grandchild Tyler Boron. He is also survived by his brothers; Billy Flanagin, Jimmy Flanagin, and his sister Donna Bitticoffer all of Wichita Falls, TX.

He was preceded in death by his brother Denny Flanagin of Wichita Falls, TX.

Rob was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and was a graduate of Great Mills High School, Great Mills, Maryland.

Robert served in the U.S. Marine Corp for 4 years serving in Okinawa, Japan. He also worked as a mechanic for Mirant Corporation (PEPCO) for 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grand children, and great grandchild. Rob especially enjoyed traveling to Redskins games. Dallas, TX was his favorite trip so he could spend time with his brothers. Robert was certified in scuba diving and enjoyed his scuba diving trips with his buddy Tom. He had a heart of gold and lived life to the fullest, and will truly be missed by all.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM by Deacon George L'Heureux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, Maryland, with Msgr. Carl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Phil Connelly, J.F. Stone, Joey Lacey, Stan Boron, Billy Flanagin, and Tom Shultz. Honorary Pallbearer will be Larry Holsinger.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.