Larned – Russell Gene Flaherty, 73, passed away November 13, 2018 at Medicalodge of Kinsley.

He was born December 28, 1944 in Lincoln, Kansas, the son of Vincent and Elizabeth Lynn Flaherty. A longtime area resident, he was a carpenter.

He was of the Methodist faith and loved reading and doing odd jobs for people. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

On October 27, 1973 he married Ramona Honomichl in Larned, Kansas; she survives.

Other survivors include; one daughter, Hope (Chris) Miller, St. John, Kansas; one son, Tyrun (Jami) Flaherty, Lenexa, Kansas; two brothers, Ronald Flaherty, Steve Flaherty; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Gary Flaherty.

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday November 29, 2018 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, Kansas with Reverend April Wegehaupt presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday November, 28, 2018 at the mortuary, casket will remain closed. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Lucas Cemetery, Lucas, Kansas with military graveside rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary PO Box 477 Larned, Kansas 67550.