Ray M. Flavin

Raymond Maynard Flavin Sr.[1] (August 25, 1912 – January 10, 2008) was a Michigan politician.

Ray M. Flavin
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byJames N. Callahan
Personal details
Born(1912-08-25)August 25, 1912
Litchville, North Dakota
DiedJanuary 10, 2008(2008-01-10) (aged 95)
Swartz Creek, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic

Early life

Flavin was born on August 25, 1912 in Litchville, North Dakota. In 1935, Flavin moved to the Flint, Michigan area.[2]

Career

Flavin was an employee of the Buick Motor Division until he started his political career. In 1955, Flavin started serving in the position of Flint Township trustee. During this term, he also served as a police commissioner. In April 1959, Flavin was elected as Flint Township supervisor, and served a total of 15 years in this position between 1959 and 1980. While supervisor, he fought against the municipal annexation of Flint Township.[2] Flavin also served in county level positions, on the Genesee County Board of Supervisors and on the Genesee County Planning Commission.[3] In 1861, Flavin was an unsuccessful candidate in the primary for the position of delegate to Michigan constitutional convention from the Genesee County 2nd District.[4] On November 4, 1964, Flavin was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 83rd district from January 13, 1965 to December 31, 1966.[5] Flavin was defeated in his bid for re-election in the 1966 Democratic primary. Flavin was defeated again, when running for the same position in 1968.[4]

Personal life

On January 18, 1937, Flavin married Dorothy Coolman. Together, they had five children.[2] Flavin was a Freemason. Flavin was Protestant.[4]

Death

Flavin died on January 10, 2008 in Swartz Creek, Michigan. He was interred at Bendle Cemetery in Clayton Township, Michigan.[2]

References
  1. "Raymond Maynard "Ray" Flavin Sr. Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  2. "Raymond M. Flavin Sr". MLive. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  3. "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  4. "Flanagin to Flem". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  5. "Legislator Details - Ray M. Flavin". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 8, 2021.


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