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Thomas Flora Obituary
Thomas E. Flora, 68, of Delphi passed away on May 28, 2017 on his farm. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on April 16, 1949 to the late Lee F. and Helen E. (Jones) Flora. He was a 1967 graduate of Delphi High School. He had attended Purdue University.
He married Patricia K. (Sheagley) George on December 31, 2001 in Delphi and she survives.
Mr. Flora was owner and operator of Flora Farms in Delphi.
He was a member of the Carroll County Agriculture Hall of Fame, Delphi United Methodist Church, IOOF #28, and had served for over 40 years on the REMC board and was a long standing and current president.
He enjoyed riding his Harley, vacationing in Key West, FL, watching Purdue football, playing Euchre, and visiting with family and friends.
Along with his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his daughters: Chris Flora (Jerry Gygi) of Fishers, Gwen Flora (Dave Myers) of Phoenix, Arizona, Becky Flora of Tustin, CA; step-sons: Derrick George (Shena) of Cutler, Brett George (Tennille Turner) of Camden; brother, Carol Flora (Jan) of Delphi, sister, Phyllis Shoff (Dean) of Flora; 5 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents and infant sister, Sharon.
Visitation will be at Davidson Funeral Home from 4-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Funeral Services will be on June 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Davidson Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Ladd officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Citizens Cemetery, Bringhurst.
Memorials in Tom's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the donor's favorite charity.
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Dana Peterson
June 22, 2017
In rememberance of Tom Flora. A man of many strengths who raised amazing daughters.
Carol & Jan Flora
June 3, 2017
How will I remember my brother? He was very special and we will miss him very much. We will always remember the happy times shared and it gives us comfort to know that he is watching over us and one day we will be together again. We love you Tom. Rest In Peace.
Pastor Tom & Sharon Haney
June 3, 2017
Our sympathy to the family. We met Tom at Dave and Gwen's wedding. What a delightful and fun-loving man. What a loss for all.
Mary Blue
June 1, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to all the family. The world will miss you......my friend. YOUR KINDNESS will always be remembered.
Carolyn Burkhalter
May 30, 2017
We are so sad and sorry of the passing of Tom. He was a good friend a good neighbor and a good person. God gained a very special angel the day he got Tom.
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