Johnny "Duffer" C. Kennon

With deep love and reverence, we announce the passing of Johnny Corgan Kennon… lovingly known as “Duffer” on February 5, 2026, at the age of 83. Duffer was born on January 31st, 1943 in Corning, Arkansas to John Benton Kennon and Mavis Clair Miller. Johnny lived a life of purpose, faith, and quiet strength. He loved his family, his friends, and his membership in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Johnny held many leaderships position in the church including Bishop as well as high councilman. He genuinely loved to serve. Johnny went to work at the Pacific Lumber Company in Scotia, CA shortly after graduating from high school. He started his work on the green chain but worked his way into supervisor position where he led hundreds of men. Johnny’s work ethic, strength, and fairness make him not just a leader, but a role model for all those around him. After 40 years at Palco, Johnny finished his working career at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department. Outside of work and church, Duffer loved going to the hills with his son Johnny, his best friend Mark Hodges, his dogs, and his horses. There he would hunt, cut firewood, and share in the quiet beauty of nature. Duffer loved spending time with his grandchildren… especially during the annual cousin’s camp. The family tree house became a place of magic, memory making, and laughter. Johnny married his sweetheart Nams on February 16, 2001. Johnny will be laid to rest at the St. David Cemetery on February 18th, at 9:00 am, where his family will be gathered to dedicate his grave. He is survived by his wife Barbara Orr-Kennon, his sister Eunice Hill, son Johnny Kennon III (Deborah), grandsons Johnny IV (Jennifer) and Dawson, daughter Shaelene, grandchildren Tim, Cody, Michaela, and Addison, son Kyle Hart (Reyna), grandchildren Kyle Jr (Faith), Celi (Issiah), Tristan, and Emma. Also, his daughter Heather Jacobsen (Nate), grandchildren Kylee, Roby, Cameron, and Lane, along with 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John Kennon and Mavis Miller along with son Steve Hart Jr. Duffer’s legacy will live on in the lives he touched, the family he loved and his faith he so humbly lived. RIP Duffer…We all love you!

Johnny "Duffer" C. Kennon

January 31, 1943 - February 5, 2026