He was the young child with the big smile and the toy tractors, always delighted to spread his happiness.
Maverick Flinn’s generous heart and inquisitive personality at the age of four touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
A farming tragedy brutally cut short that lovely light, leaving his family devastated and the entire village in sorrow.
The tragic accident that killed 4-year-old Maverick Lee Flinn and his cherished great-grandmother, Nancy Ann “Nanny” Fox, occurred in southern Indiana on Monday, June 23.
Known for his tremendous energy and vivacious enthusiasm, Maverick had only wished to accompany his great-grandfather in the combine that day.
But disaster happened as they got off the horse. Maverick and Nancy lost their lives in a tragic chain of circumstances involving a farm tractor.
In unexpected ways, the town of Seymour came together to support the Flinn family as news of the catastrophe spread. A large contingent of neighbors and fellow farmers arrived to help the family finish their wheat harvest by hauling in equipment and supplying meals.
What should have taken almost two weeks was completed in a single day, according to Zach Flinn, Maverick’s uncle, who spoke to WTHR:
“They
Not only that, but love continued to flood out. The GoFundMe campaign started in Maverick’s honor, which at first just sought $5,000 for a memorial playground, has already risen to over $70,000, demonstrating the profound impact this young child had on his neighborhood.
enjoyed every second of existence.
According to Maverick’s obituary, his laughter and boundless energy illuminated every room he entered. He made everyone he came into contact with happy and never met a stranger. He was happiest when he was outside with friends and family. From playing soccer, racing monster trucks, and pillow fighting with his relatives to swimming, running about grinning, and exploring the farm, Maverick relished every second of life. He was also ecstatic about seeing his dad at the fire station, interacting with the firefighters, and inspecting the fire trucks.
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WLTX News19 published this on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Maverick’s great-grandmother, Nancy Ann “Nanny” Fox, was a loving grandmother and wife who found happiness and meaning in farming. She loved spending time outside and worked alongside her husband and family.
In particular, she enjoyed cooking long days in the fields and lounging on the back porch while admiring the landscape they had created together.
“Nancy Ann ‘Nanny’ Fox, age 68, died early on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025, at the University of Louisville Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family, and her great-grandson, Maverick, gave her the biggest hug as she entered Heaven,” according to her obituary.
Strongly anchored in public service
Maverick’s family has a long history of public service, according to WBIW. He has also received support from people throughout the state, as both his father and grandfather are firefighters.
We anticipate that Indiana State Fire Marshal Steve Jones will attend Maverick’s funeral at Seymour’s Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday, June 30.
Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc. is proud to be of service to Nancy Ann “Nanny” Fox’s family.
Published on Friday, June 27, 2025, by Spurgeon Funeral Home
To ensure that no family has to go through this kind of tragedy again, the Flinns are advocating for what they term the “Maverick Minute.” Farmers everywhere are being urged to stop and observe their surroundings for a full sixty seconds before using machinery.
The Flinn family says that despite their grief, they will continue to move on—for Maverick.
Zach Flinn declared, “We will carry on in his honor.” We intend to continue farming. Our goal will be to ensure that this does not occur again.
Prayers are being offered up for the families of Fox and Flinn.
