Harold “Gene” Flathers, age 65, died on July 3, 2020. Gene was born on November 7, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to Harold and Thelma Flathers. He graduated from North Kansas City High School. Gene married Debbie in 1982. Gene began working for IBT as a vulcanizer. Over time, the couple had two daughters Shannon and Caitlin. Gene was a hard-working individual who loved animals and travel and who was passionate about music, cars and racing.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Thelma Flathers and his brother Jack Flathers.
Gene is survived by his wife Debbie Flathers; two daughters Shannon and Caitlin Flathers; sister Janice Walruff; four nieces and one nephew; and two cats, Cleo and Lady.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9th from 6:00-8:00pm. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, July 10th at 11:00am, with a graveside service to follow, all at White Chapel Funeral Home and Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gene's life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to KC Pet Project.
The family would like to thank the caregivers and hospital staff at North Kansas City Hospital for his care.
