Obituary: Kevin “Bumper” Flynn

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Kevin “Bumper” Flynn passed away at the age of 49, on Jan. 9, 2025 after a brief illness. 

 

He is preceded in death by his father Smokey Flynn, sister Kristie Flynn, brothers Teddy Jay Flynn, Keith Flynn and Ronald Flynn Jr. 

 

He is survived by his daughters Kimberly Flynn and Kaitlyn Flynn (Dylan Brown). His ex-wife Melissa Flynn, his mama Wilma Flynn, step-mother Lois Flynn and his siblings Angel Helmly, Misty Zizzamia and Billy Flynn, his grandbabies Nelson Brown, Payten Lily and the new one on the way, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nephews. 

 

Also included as family would be his very close and dear friends and neighbors, who all held a special place in his life. 

 

Bumper was born on July 5, 1975, in Bat Cave, North Carolina. His home in Stephens featured a backyard swimming pool, the hub for family, neighbors and friends to gather.

 

Bumper was well known and won’t be forgotten. He was a jack of all trades. He was a loving son, father, brother, paw paw and uncle. 

 

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Lord & Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will follow at Blacks Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dylan Brown, Jason Wilson, Patrick Epps, Ben Wheeler, Byron Fleeman and Josh Fields. 

 

The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning noon at the funeral home.

 

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.