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Robert Flowers Obituary

FLOWERS Robert Hugh Whitney Flowers, age 60, of Columbus, passed away on May 13, 2009, at his residence. Preceded in death by parents William B. and Daisy M. Flowers. He is survived by sisters, Dr. Melzia Flowers, Southfield, Mich., Dr. Hazel Flowers, Beverly Flowers (Omar Ibrahim), Alice Flowers (Jack Marchbanks); and brother, William C. Flowers; nieces, Belynne Poore, Lansdale, Pa. and April Thornton, Raleigh, N.C.; and nephews, Bashar Ibrahim, El Paso, Tex. and Tarek Ibrahim; great-nieces and nephews; special Columbus cousins, Gladys Brown, Lorene Michael and Michael Flowers; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at C. D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Avenue. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to the United Negro College Fund, 399 E. Main Street, Columbus, Oh. 43215 in memory of Robert H. Flowers.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 19, 2009.

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Greg Smith

May 21, 2009

Bev, You and your family have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Greg, Kay and Alana Smith Chillicothe, OH

Irene Mathis

May 20, 2009

To the Flowers family:
Just learned of the loss of your loved one. My heart goes out to all of you. As we know and are told many times God will keep you and carry you through this difficult time.

Elaine Crawford

May 20, 2009

Beverly and family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother. May God keep you in your time of sorrow and may the memories of your loved one bring joy to a hurting heart.

May 20, 2009

Beverly and family,
May God hold you in His arms during this time of sorrow.

Jackie Johnson
Columbus, Ohio

Barbara Clark

May 20, 2009

My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God provide you with the strength that you may need during this time.

Judith Lynch

May 20, 2009

Bev, you and your family are in my prayers. May GOD guide you and your family through this time of grief.

May 19, 2009

I wish to send my condolences to all family members. God is able to get you through your time of loss. There is treasure in your memories.
I ask for God's blessings for you all. (Shirley Goins Coleman, Cols. OH)

Linda Brown

May 19, 2009

William, Hazel, April and family: My deepest sympathy to your family. I did not know your brother (uncle);however, I know you are a close family and you suffer a great loss. Your faith in God will comfort you and your friends will keep you in prayer. God bless all of you.

Linda Dermody

May 19, 2009

Bev my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Jesus said, "he will never leave you nor forsake you." He is the peace that passes all understanding.

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