Larry Dwayne Flora

Larry D. Flora, 72, of Port Charlotte, former life resident of Terre Haute, Indiana died suddenly early Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021. He was born August 5, 1949 in Terre Haute to Clyde and Violet Day Flora. He was a retired UMWA coal miner and also retired Teamster truck driver from Local 135 both in Indiana. He was a member of New Day Christian Church in Port Charlotte and was an over 20 year member of Union Christian Church in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Larry is survived by his wife, the former Martha A. Goings. They had been together since their early teens and married for 52 years. Also surviving are his only daughter and the apple of his eye Angie Goodman and son-in -law John Goodman of Port Charlotte. Also his 5 grandsons that were his pride and joy, Craig Goodman and his wife Sara of Jacksonville, Florida, Harrison Goodman, Elijah Goodman, Isaac Goodman and Maxwell Goodman all of Port Charlotte, Florida. Also surviving are his brother and sister-in-law John and Cynthia Goings of Palm City, Florida and special nephews and nieces Greg Lansaw, Karri Houghton, Kim Brown, Beth Hill, Milana and Marianna Goings, along with many cousins, friends and fellow co-workers and union brothers.
He was preceded in death by his parents and only brother Gary.
He will be cremated and no services are planned. The family will gather together for a special pizza dinner in his honor. Larry was a very humble man and did not care about material things nor did he want big fanfare. Faith, family and family time was his priority.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV