Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Created a Tribute Video in memory of Donald L. Flick.
Debbie
❤️🙏
Donald L. Flick
Birth date: Jul 28, 1939 Death date: Aug 15, 2019
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Donald L. Flick, 80, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. He was born July 28, 1939, in Dante, VA to the late Lewis M. and Agnes Dooley Flick.Don graduated from Lynn View High School in 1957, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He became one of Lynn View’s 1,000 point scorers. Don attended Lincoln Memorial University, Tusculum University and graduated from E.T.S.U. with B.S. Degrees in English and History.He was a career teacher and coach. Don coached in junior high, high school, junior college, college as well as the pro ranks. He had the most success at Nickelsville, VA, Floyd, VA and Cocoa Beach, Fl.Don started the women’s basketball and baseball programs at Virginia Intermont College and he was Bristol University’s first women’s basketball coach. Coach Flick was instrumental in helping hundreds of students attend college on athletic scholarships. His passion for baseball and basketball led him to coach many little league and recreation league teams in Scott County, VA including his own grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Don continued to play in numerous baseball leagues and tournaments up to his passing, including the “Over 70” Roy Hobbs World Series.He also had a love for fishing, spending time out-doors and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Don was a member of First Baptist Church, Weber City, VA.Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty years, Kathy Addington Flick; daughters, Donna France (Steve) and LuAnn Lynch (Mike); grandchildren, Stacie Jenkins (Jason), Derrick France (Kelli), Jordan Kirk and Luke Kirk (Maleah); great-grandchildren, Carson and Parker Jenkins, Mallori and Landrey France, Graham Kirk; special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jen and Allen Starnes; countless special friends including Bob Arnold, Walter Carter and Bruce Tranbarger.The family will receive friends Monday, August 19, 2019, from 4:00-6:45 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Aaron Noe officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Bristol Hospice House.The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Ballad Hospice and the Bristol Hospice House.The care of Donald L. Flick and his family has been entrusted to the staff of oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Beth Huddleston
We recently had our 50th Class Reunion for Floyd County High School. We were in hopes that Coach Flick could join us. He affected the lives of so many in our town and supported many young people. We are very sorry for your loss and know you are proud of his legacy. Beth Simpson Huddleston
Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Oak Hill Funeral And Cremation Services
Wallie Shearer
I knew coach Flick from our days at Nickelsville High School. He was a good coach and teacher and always had time for you. A friendly smile and helpful advice when you needed it. I will cherish the fond memories of the good times we had. His family is in my prayers. Rest In Peace Coach.
Wallie Shearer
Coach Flick was one of a kind. He was a great coach and teacher but also just a all around good human being. I knew him from his years at Nickelsville and have very fond memories of my time there. My prayers go out for the family. Rest In Peace Coach.
Wallie Shearer
Amanda
Don coached my daughter’s Rec league team and was her favorite coach. After season was over, she would still find him at various sporting events at gate city and have to run over to him and say hello. Don also expressed interest in and provided contacts for my niece as she pursued her college basketball career. We feel blessed to have known him.
Amanda Fleming, Morgan Stanley, Ashley Stanley, and Ivvy Gulley
Misty Gardner
in honor of Donald.
My family & I am honored to have known Don for many years. His love of sports & his family was undeniable. Any conversation or story he shared, most likely involed both. He was such an inspiration to many. Rest easy Mr Flick. My sincere condolences go out to the family.
Candi Bays
in honor of Donald.
My heartfelt sympathy to all. Coach made a huge impact in the lives of many student athletes. Prayers!
Paul Stapleton
in honor of Donald.