William Wayne Flora

1946 - 2023

William Wayne "Bill" Flora, 76, of Cynthiana, husband of 58 years to Carolyn Sue "Susie" Sorrell Flora, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Born Oct. 29, 1946 in Nicholas County to the late William George and Edna Elliott Flora, he worked 33 years for CSX Railroad and was a member of St. Andrew's Lodge F. and A.M. #18. Bill loved camping and all things train, from collecting models to train-watching to visiting his former CSX co-workers. He thoroughly enjoyed spending lots of time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Additional survivors include a son, Darrell "Bugs" Flora of Cynthiana; two brothers, Allen Lane (Cheryl) Flora of Carlisle, and Marty Lee (Debbie) Flora of Robertson County; a sister, Charmaine (Kent) Cable of Sebring, Ohio; two granddaughters, Chaya Kathryn (Bryan) Hopkins and Chenoa Dawn Flora; four great-grandchildren, Joedan Thomas Wayne Hopkins, Jasper Allen Hopkins, Aris Alexander Kearns and Patience LeighAnn Kearns; a sister-in-law, Marylynn Flora of Carlisle; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Zuse.
Also preceding him in death were two children, Misty Marie and Daniel Allen Flora, a brother, Larry Woodford Flora, and his faithful companion, Whisper.
Services will be Monday, March 27 at 1 p.m. at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held immediately prior to the funeral. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Casketbearers will be Allen Flora, Jonathan Flora, Larry Wayne Flora, Marty Flora, Doug Frederick and Bryan Hopkins.
Honorary bearers will be Darrell "Bugs" Flora and Matthew Flora.
Condolences may be left at www.mathersgaunce.com.