John Joseph Flowers

John Joseph Flowers obituary, Columbus, OH

John Joseph Flowers

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Oct

29

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Clintonville Chapel

4341 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

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Oct

29

Memorial service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Clintonville Chapel

4341 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

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John Flowers Obituary

Visit the Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Short North Chapel website to view the full obituary.

John J. Flowers, age 61, of Columbus, OH passed away at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. John was born on April 13, 1964, in Wheeling, WV, to Albert “Abbie” and Mary “Sally” Flowers. 

He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan and on any Fall Saturday, you could find John watching the football game. He had a soft spot for all of the dogs and cats that were a part of his life including the strays that he ensured were well taken care of each day. 

He is survived by his wife Pamela Flowers; his son Justin Williams and stepdaughter Sarah (Michael) Kredel; two grandchildren Misa Williams and Charlie Kredel; his mother Mary “Sally” Flowers; his brothers and sisters: Mary Jo (Jim) Wallace, Mike (Cheri) Flowers, Steve (Paula) Flowers and Susan (Skip) Earley. He had many nieces, nephews and cousins.He is preceded in death by his father Albert “Abbie” Flowers.

John was an incredible person who would lend a hand without question. He will be greatly missed by all. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday, October 29th at 4341 N. High St., Clintonville, OH 43214 with the memorial service starting at 5:00pm.

Please wear your Buckeye gear hats, t-shirts and hoodies are welcome!

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

29

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Clintonville Chapel

4341 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

Send Flowers

Oct

29

Memorial service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Clintonville Chapel

4341 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.