Our hearts break as we have to say our final goodbye to our precious son, loving brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.   

Jesse Joe Flinn, 37, of Whitesboro, Texas gained his wings on April 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Jesse was born on September 15, 1987, to Kenneth Eugene Flinn and Theresa Navarrett Minkel.

He was of Baptist faith, enjoyed outdoors, carpentry, sports and most of all being with family and friends. 

If you knew Jesse, you knew he had a heart of gold and a big contagious smile that left a lasting impression. He lit up a room and always brightened your day. Never met a stranger and always there to help and put others’ needs above his own. It did not matter what walk of life you were on; he would help you, defend and be your ride or die till the end no matter the time of day or night he was needed. A true friend forever. Jesse had been considered a Hero to some from saving his dear friend Joseph’s life at a young age of nine to the paths he took later in life helping others. 

He encountered his own struggles throughout his young life. Due to unknown medical conditions, he suffered the wrong diagnosis, sending him on a journey of medical and mental anguish and judgments from others. Fortunately, he recently gained a proper diagnosis of a silent physical medical condition which gave explanation to the mental anguish and actions that he suffered with. While he never gave up, he pushed forward with a smile. His body just gave out. 

Jesse Joe is survived by mother, Theresa Navarrett Minkel of Whitesboro; sister, Christina Buckaloo of Whitesboro; and sister, Sharon Luse of Pottsboro; the joys of his life, his nieces and nephews, Alexis and Alan Reed, Bailey and Colton Lahr, Ethan Walling, Demi Walling, Lincoln Wilson-Luse, Madison Wilson, Kennedy Wilson; and great-nephews Brantley Lahr and Austen Reed. 

Jesse had many “brothers” he collected throughout the years, but his “bonded brother” from the age of four was Joseph Golden. Life led them in different directions, but the bond was never broken. Of his childhood friends, he held a special connection and bond with Jordan, Clint, Trace, Joseph, J.J., Roger Lee and Tetter to name a few and many more along life’s paths. 

Jesse did not have biological children of his own, but Lexi Marie had his heart forever.  

Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Eugene Flinn; Stepfather, Marvin Minkel; Grandparents, Marlene (Dr. Granny) Palmer, Gene and Louise Flinn and dear life-long friend Tetter Trammell. 

His legacy will carry on forever, reminding us that family and friends are a treasure, always be kind and gentle and never pass judgment because no one knows what the true depths of others’ actions may be rooted in. 

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”-Wendy Mass

The graveside service will be held at the Gordonville Cemetery on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. preceding the service. 

A special thank you to the Nurses and Doctors at TMC CVICU. This team went above and beyond and we will forever be grateful to the staff for the care, comfort and dedication they provided.