Mr. Paul W. Flowers Sr.

FLOWERS, Mr. Paul - Age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Hurley Medical Center. Family Hour 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle, 930 E. Myrtle Ave., with funeral services commencing at 12 p.m. Interment Sunset Hills Association, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Family and pallbearers will assemble at the Church at 11 a.m. Monday. Mr. Flowers will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. Paul Warren Flowers Sr. was born May 27, 1925 in Kilmicheal, MS. The second son, of six children, born to LaDell and Virginia Flowers. Paul came to Flint in 1954 after serving as a Corporal in the United States Army. He was an honorary veteran of World War II, serving his country from 1942-1944. Upon service, he enrolled at Alcorn State University, MS. Graduating after 4 years with a Bachelors in Agriculture, in 1953. Some of his favorite hobbies were reading his Bible, gardening where he grew the most beautiful flowers, watching baseball, visiting with friends and family, and was a true dog lover. He had a profound love for God, family, and serving his church community, always with a big smile on his face. Some of his favorite songs were “Peace in the Valley”, “Precious Lord”, and “Amazing Grace”. He was a member of the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle for over 60 years, where he joyfully sang in the Men’s Male Course Choir, held a position as Superintendent over Sunday school Youth Department, a Sunday school teacher, as well as working over the transportation committee. Paul worked for General Motors Chevrolet (in the hold) for 37 ½ years, until he retired in 1990. Mr. Flowers Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Gloria A. Johnson; son, Paul W. Flowers Jr.; grandchildren, Monique Milton, Marquis Johnson, Kemonie Flowers of Flint, MI, Marquetta Woodruff of Jacksonville, FL; great-grandchildren, Reginald (Denicka) S. Milton II of Flint, MI, DomMonique (LaTasha) A. Milton of Denton, TX; great-great-grandchildren, SanTiaira Henry, Shakara Johnson, Marquis D. Johnson Jr., Ma-naja and Marianna Johnson, Naima Smalley, Isiah Davis all of Flint, Makayla and Michael Woodruff of Jacksonville, FL; great-great-great-grandchildren, Trinity and Serenity Milton of Denton, TX, DeMya Milton of Flint, MI; brother, Clarence Flowers; nieces, Gladys, Juanita, Marilyn, Mildred (Dew), Lois, Corrine, Shirley Kay, Mary; nephews, Wendell and Marvin Flowers, Tewitt, Curly, and Eddie; numerous cousins; sisters-in-law, Lois Flowers, Bobby Flowers, and Rosina Whitting; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Jesse Bradley, Robert Wilson, Jesse McCalvry, and Deacon Robert Mabry. Paul was preceded in death by: a devoted wife of 54 years, Willie Joe Flowers; parents, LaDell and Virginia Flowers; sister, Nevada; brothers, Walter Dell Shannon and Curly. The family would like to express special thanks to: Homecare nurse Debbie; Hurley 7th floor nursing staff, especially caregivers Sky and Vanisha; daughter, Gloria; son, Paul Jr.; grandchildren, Monique Marquis; great-great-grandchildren, SanTiaria and Niama; and the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle Church family.

Mr. Paul W. Flowers Sr.

May 27, 1925 - February 17, 2015