Roy E. Flowers' Obituary
A funeral service for Roy E. Flowers, 90 of Kirkersville will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2017 in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home with Rev. Amanda Olson and Rev. Ken Marckle officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Kirkersville Cemetery.
Mr. Flowers died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. He was born February 24, 1926 in Zanesville to the late Lloyd E. and Ruth (Burrier) Flowers. Mr. Flowers had worked as a carpenter and builder for most of his life. He also worked in maintenance for Newark City Schools. He loved time spent with family, playing cards and sitting on his front porch. He also enjoyed playing Santa Claus for many years during the holidays.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ruth (Fairall) Flowers; children, Larry (Patty) Flowers of Canal Winchester, Betty (Randy) Gard, Terry (Debbie) Flowers, all of Kirkersville, Randy (Susie) Flowers of Reynoldsburg and Linda Flowers of Kirkersville;14 brothers and sisters; 9 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Friends and family may call from 1-3p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at VENSIL & CHUTE FUNERAL HOME, 1850 W. Main Street, Newark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Licking Joint Fire District, 851 E. Broad Street, Pataskala, OH 43062.
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