Funeral services were held on Friday, September 26, 1986 at Luff- Bowen Chapel for Mr. Jesse Flowers of New Johnsonville. Mr. Flowers, age 65, died Wednesday, September 24, after an extended illness. Bro. Johnny Young of New Johnsonville officiated at the service with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Luff -Bowen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

He was born in Humphreys County and was a life long resident, except for service in the Army during World War II. He was retired from TVA,New Johnsonville, and received a Bronze Star during World War II. He was the son of the late Luke and Bessie Holley Flowers. He was married to Mrs. Frances Oakley Flowers of New Johnsonville.

Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Danny Ray Flowers, Roger Dale Flowers, both of New Johnsonville; one daughter, Miss Anita Joyce Flowers of Cookeville; three brothers, Robert Flowers of Obion, David Flowers of Port Arthur, Tx., Joseph Flowers of Waverly; and six grandchildren.

Published in “News Democrat”, Waverly, TN