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Alfred Flowers Obituary
He was the husband of Roberta C. Fairclough Flowers, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage in February.
Born on Feb. 13, 1932, in Tannersville, he was a son of the late Alfred Robert Flowers and Bernita Werkheiser Flowers Edinger and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army from Sept. 5, 1950 to Oct. 26, 1951.
He was employed by McGraw Edison for more than 25 years and the Pocono Record for five years.
He was a lifetime member of the Society of the 28th Division, the Eagles Aerie 1106 and the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Bernita McConnell and her husband, Jim, of Wedgefield, S.C., Barry Flowers and his wife, Debbie, of East Stroudsburg, Barbara Schoebel and her husband, Frank, of Tannersville, Bruce Flowers of Stroudsburg and Brenda Murphy of Tannersville; 12 grandchildren: David Possinger, Angela Welter, Michelle Demure, Joseph McConnell, Jennifer Flowers, Kelli Cramer, Leslie Moser, Kristen Pensyl, Ryan Ackerman, Brian Flowers, Jason Flowers and Rebecca Schoebel; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Flowers; and a step-sister, Shirley Edinger.
There will be a viewing at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16, followed by a funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360 with the Rev. William Sibley officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Tannersville Union Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial remembrances be made to the American Heart Association, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Flowers
Brenda
April 8, 2007
Daddy,
I never visited enough, I never showed you how much you really meant to me, I never took enough time. I wish i could turn back time.....i love you sooooooo much. If I could turn back time.....I'd show you and tell you. I miss you so much. Love you so.
You know who.
Becky Schoebel
March 20, 2007
Hey Pop. I'm just writing to let you know how much I love you and how much I miss you already.
Although I wasn't able to be there with you, I hope you know that my heart was and is with you at all times. Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. I love you.
Kenlynn
March 18, 2007
Barb & Family, God bless you in this tough time. I'm sure Al was a great guy as you're a great family.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mabel Cannetti
March 17, 2007
My heart goes out to all of you ..i'm so sorry ....
love to all
Mabel
The Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
March 16, 2007
Pop left behind a legacy that cannot be measured. He will be missed. Our love for him will last forever. Thank you pop, for being who you are.
Michelle Flowers
March 16, 2007
Pop was a man of few words but filled with so much love. He will be missed by many.
Jeanne Icenogle Rivard
March 16, 2007
Bert, Bruce and family - I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Bert, you and Alfred were always very kind to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice Byrd (young)
March 16, 2007
To The Flowers Family,
I'm so to hear of your loss. Your all in my prayers.
Your Ole' Friend Janice
Nancy romansky chamberlain
March 16, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Your Children
March 15, 2007
Pop
The mail will arrive and the tempature will change. It may warm it might be cold. But in all of our hearts it's you we behold.
We will be watching along with you.
Edgar & Shirley Weber
March 15, 2007
Roberta,
So sorry to hear of Glenn's passing our prayers are with you. He is now at peace. Love and prayers to you and all of your family
Edgar & Shirley Weber
william baird
March 15, 2007
aunt burt and kids im so sorry for your lost uncle glen was a good man and a good dad i will miss him
Clark Capone
March 15, 2007
To Brenda And Her Family ,
I did know Mr Flowers but to see him in his motor chair on crescent street and he would always say hello . I would just like to express my sympathy to the entire Flowers family .
jeanne Thompson
March 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev Mr. Sam Nardi
March 15, 2007
To my friend Bruce and the Flowers Family. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I know that when Jesus said, I go before you to prepare your place in Heaven, I'm certain that the place he picked for Al, is a " Beautiful Mansion!"
Jennifer Flowers
March 15, 2007
Pop was a great Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. I love you Pop, may you rest in peace.
Laurie Barnefiher-Bingaman
March 15, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the whole Flowers family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Dennis
March 15, 2007
To my special friend Brenda and ALL of her family. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. Keep the memories close, it does help. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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