Kevin S. Flannery Sr.

Kevin S. Flannery Sr., age 62, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife, Carol, and son, KJ. He was born on August 24, 1962, in Hamilton. While in school, Kevin played varsity baseball, and football, and was on the swim team in his younger years. He graduated from Taft High School in 1980. On April 26, 1999, he married Carol Schmitt in the Grand Cayman Islands. In 1985, he was employed by the Hamilton Police Department for 33 years. He served as a radio operator, desk officer, court officer, and patrol officer. Over his career, Officer Flannery received several letters of commendation for his roles in capturing burglary suspects, helping capture a band robbery suspect, and most notably for talking down a mentally distraught individual with a gun to his head who was threatening suicide. He retired from HPD in 2018, then worked as an SRO for the Butler County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. Kevin was known as a respected patrolman. Many citizens of the community appreciated all of his hard work and dedication to the protection of the community. Kevin enjoyed duck hunting in his youth. In his later years, he loved riding his Harley Davidson and playing in a golf league with friends. Kevin was an avid member of the Moose and had many friends there. He especially enjoyed taking family vacations to Panama City and drinking Pina Coladas from Pineapple Willy’s on the beach. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Kevin Scott Jr.'s (KJ) college fund at https://gofund.me/7ca00222 . Kevin is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carol Flannery; two sons Jonathan (Julia) Flannery, and Kevin “KJ” Flannery, Jr; parents Mitch and Barb Flannery; two brothers Rob (Kristi) Flannery, Eric (Jen) Flannery; sister Susan (Dave) Skelton and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Kevin was preceded in death by parents-in-law Don and Ruth Schmitt, nephew Alex Skelton, and sister-in-law Linda Hoelle. Visitation at Weigel Funeral Home 980 NW Washington Blvd Hamilton, Ohio 45013 Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 12:00pm until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 pm. Online condolences may be left at www.weigelfuneralhome.com.

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Kevin S. Flannery Sr.

August 24, 1962 - February 22, 2025