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CHARLES H. FLOWERS, II "Tiger"
On January 28, 2011 of Glenarden, MD. He was a veteran of WWII, the first African American flight instructor at Tuskegee Air Force Base and was one of the first Tuskegee Airmen. Beloved husband of Wilhelmina Little Flowers; loving father of Carolyn (Alvin) Green and Charles (Herbi) Flowers, III; grandfather of Pamela (Markus) Martin, Natalie Blake, Kimberly Montgomery, Johnny (Catina) Hinton, Charlie H. (Chante) Flowers, IV and Brandon Flowers; great-grandfather of 11; other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, February 4, 9 a.m., Service 11 a.m. at Lanham United Methodist Church, 5512 Whitfield Chapel Rd., Lanham, MD. Arrangements by J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Tarik Marbley
February 14, 2011
Dr. Flowers was and still is one of the most inspirational African Americans this country has ever seen, a trail blazer for education and a man young men and women can look up too. A man who is the essence of African American Black History... God Bless You Dr. Flowers.
Tarik Marbley (Greenbelt, MD)
George Glenn, Jr.
February 6, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the Flowers family. Some of my fondest memories are at the Flowers' home on Kentucky Avenue in Winston Salem. We mourn the loss of this great man. May God comfort you during this time.
Griselda Clemons
February 5, 2011
Flowers Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I light a candle in honor of a special man. I never knew about his inspiring background until attending his funeral. I only knew Mr. Flowers from afar as a member of Ebenezer UMC. I remember him as an usher and a member of the Men's Choir. He had to be encouraged to share his awards from the President of the USA with the congregation. I am proud to have known a living legacy of my black history.
SFC James C Higginbotham Jr Ret
February 5, 2011
I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Ann McNair
February 5, 2011
I called him Herb,he was so pleasant,he is one of those people you never forget.
Darlene Houze
February 4, 2011
Thank you for sharing Mr. Flowers with this nation. He served as a Hero, Mentor, Role Model and Friend. I have been Blessed to have both my sons attend the educational institution bearing his name and know what a great man he was. May God and fond memories of him be ever present during this time.
Adrienne Young-Battle
February 4, 2011
The family of Maj. Eddie L. Young (DTA-99th Fighter Squadron) offer condolences to the family."Tiger Flowers" affected the lives of many; our family included! My father, now 88, still vividly recounts his first time in the cockpit with "Tiger Flowers"- "Zoooom ... Straight up, snap ... inverted roll … gone!" Memories and legacies live on! High Flight and God Bless sir!
Rodney Ward
February 3, 2011
My Prayers got out the the Family, he will truly be missed by the community.I grew up next door to him during the late 60s. He was a kind man always had something positive to say. I truly thank him for helping me get my first job after high school at NASA in Greenbelt. If you met him you was truly blessed.
Bernadette Miller
February 3, 2011
We pray for the family's strength. We're so proud of Mr. Flowers and what he accomplished. We miss seeing him at church. We're glad we got a chance to visit him several weeks ago when he was at Doctor's Hospital.
-Reggie and Bernadette Miller
Victoria Williams
February 3, 2011
My prayers are with the family. I was blessed and honored to have met Mr. Flowers about 2 years ago during a presentation at my Church. The history that he shared is immeasurable. Being in his presence was truly an honor and privilege.
Tameeka Keith
February 2, 2011
My prayers are with the Flowers family. Tameeka Keith ( Glenarden, MD)
LaDon Moore
February 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Flowers family.
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