Douglas Keith Flanary
September 24, 1935 - June 09, 2026
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Douglas Keith Flanary
Douglas Keith Flanary, 90, of Raleigh, NC died on June 9, 2026 in his home. He was born in Keokee, VA on September 24, 1935, son of the late Tal and Ruth Flanary.
He was raised in Loveland, OH, attended Loveland High School, and excelled in both academics and sports – football, basketball, and baseball. He worked on a neighbor’s farm after school and during summers. After high school, Keith received his Associates Degree from the University of Cincinnati, and then entered the US Air Force where he served as an instructor of airplane engines, teaching both mechanical and electronic maintenance and repair.
He enjoyed years of singing and performing as part of Barbershop quartets and choruses, serving as president of the Cincinnati chapter, and running Harmony Lodge. He loved teaching others about music, computers, software, and radio.
Keith worked at IBM for 42 years learning computers from the ground up. He was always ready to help coworkers debug software problems. He never hesitated to stop what he was doing when someone came to ask for assistance. He was often sent overseas to help with customers’ mainframe installations and upgrades. He was instrumental in the development of the first ATM machines in the 1970’s.
He met his wife Cecelia at IBM where they both worked in software support. In 1997 he converted to the Catholic faith, which he truly loved. On June 20, 1998, they were married by Msgr. Jeffrey Ingham at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. They would have celebrated their 28th anniversary this year. They loved spending time with family and attending family events, they devoutly practiced their Catholic faith, singing in the church choir, and participating in bible studies. Keith served as a lector while Cecelia served as a cantor. They enjoyed several wonderful trips abroad, and occasionally went to the opera and ballet. During his last days, he told his wife, “We did it all!”
Keith was a huge part in starting and running Raleigh’s first Catholic Radio station – Divine Mercy Radio. Keith learned to operate all the software needed to run a station, and how to edit audio for local shows. With the station’s AM engineer, Craig, the two of them spent many a happy hour at the tower site or working through the occasional bugs and connectivity problems.
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Chloe Bird, and his granddaughter Sophia Grace.
He is survived by his spouse, Cecelia, children Amy Elizabeth Flanary of Cincinnati, OH, Nora Flanary Bowman (Paul) of Dillsboro, IN, Jonathan Keith Flanary of Greensboro, NC, and Patrick Emery Lundergan (Jenny) of Cary, NC; his grandchildren Brooke, Allexandra, Olivia, Sam, Luke, Grace, Otis, James, Abby, and Lex; and his 6 great-grandchildren Brynna, Nicholas, Pamela, David, August, & Everest. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, many cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2811 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. A Rosary will be prayed starting at 1:30 p.m.
Burial will be the following day, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be made in memory of Keith to Divine Mercy Radio, 343 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27609, or Catholic540.org.
Services
Rosary
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
02:00 PM
Committal Service
10:00 AM
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June 19, 2026
My condolences to the Flanary family. I worked on the same team with Doug at IBM Comm Server before leaving IBM in 1993. So sorry to read about his passing. Praying for Cecelia and the rest of the Flanary family. I have very fond memories of both Doug and Cecelia. May Doug rest in peace! Bob Milroy Palm Harbor, Florida
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June 18, 2026
Thinking of You and Your Family Cecelia, Doug was a Wonderful Man. I was blessed to have known Doug and to work side by side with both of you! We were colleagues and friends. Lynn and I send our Love and Prayers, God Bless🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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June 16, 2026
This broke my heart when I read this. I met both Cecelia and Doug while working at IBM and they became dear friends. I love you Cecelia.
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June 16, 2026
We admired Keith and Cecilia deeply and so enjoyed their company, warmth, and friendship. It was a privilege to know Keith and to be even a small part of his journey. He will be remembered with great fondness, and we are holding Cecilia and the entire family in our hearts.
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June 15, 2026
I never met Keith as far as I know, he was a cousin on my Daddy's (Fred/Skip Engle) side. We "met" on Facebook. I am praying for comfort and peace for his family. So sorry for your loss.
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June 15, 2026
I love Keith. I will always have fond memories of being around him and Cecelia in Italy. Just being around Keith at Divine Mercy Radio or at church in Raleigh made me smile! I will miss him very much. My condolences to Cecelia and all the family.
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June 14, 2026
I remember working with Doug and his wife Cecilia when I joined IBM in 1989. Even though we didn't work on the same team, he was always friendly and helpful. God bless.
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June 14, 2026
Cecelia and family, deepest condolences. I always enjoyed working with Doug, and conversations with him after he retired from IBM. Always a man with a smile.
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June 14, 2026
Strength and peace as you all walk through this season. Love you.
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