Kevin John Flannery left this world December 2, 2024. He has gone to be with his boys Waylon (Oak) and Ezra (Ezzy). All three are deeply missed. If you knew them you know that they were True Humboldt Folks, True OG’s. They all shared the same laugh, the same love for their friends, and a deep love for this place and what it provides.

Kevin is survived by his brothers, sisters and relatives back in Jersey, as well as his former wife and mother of his boys and her partner, Sherri and Rick, who loved Kevin unconditionally.

Kevin was born in Jersey on September 12, 1950. He was a survivor and he held on as long as he could. He discovered Humboldt/Trinity Counties back in the “heyday” mid-1970s. He fancied himself a rebel, an outlaw and a true Dead head.

His health began to decline over the past few years. He suffered from several strokes as well as multiple falls related to the strokes. None of this ever stopped him from telling stories, reminiscing, talking about the good ol’ days and laughing. Laughing that unforgettable laugh.

A friend who saw Kevin near the end said that, “he looked at me with those Kevin eyes,” and with no words, he told me he was leaving “to be with his boys.”

Old Man Kev was a father figure to many of the Humboldt/Arcata kids back in the day. Before cell phones when we spent all of time outside, in the woods or at the river. “The good ol’days” He was the old man, but he was always one of the boys, always there hanging out and telling those unforgettable stories. He is loved and missed by many.

There will be a celebration of Kevin’s life at Moonstone Beach on Saturday February 1 at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Please bring your best Flannery story to share.