Grady L. Flowers
MURFREESBORO, N.C.—Grady Lee Flowers, 92, of the 300 block of Hillside Street, died Jan. 28, 2009, at Roanoke Chowan Hospital.
Mr. Flowers was born in Pamlico County, a son of the late Charlie C. and Ether Mason Flowers.
He was the widower of Lucille Leach Flowers.
He was a member of Murfreesboro United Methodist Church and was retired from Hertford County Soil Conservation Service.
He was also retired from the North Carolina National Guard after almost 30 years, serving in many different units across the state and was a proud member of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Survivors include his son, Gene Flowers and wife Mary Etta of Murfreesboro; a sister, Annie Goodwin of Hobucken, N.C.; a granddaughter, Andrea F. and husband Jeffrey S. Calvert and their daughter Macie of Clayton, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration service of Mr. Flowers’ life was conducted Friday at Murfreesboro United Methodist Church with the Rev. Arthur Warren officiating.
A private, family only, burial followed in Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Murfreesboro United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 392, Murfreesboro, NC, 27855.
Friends and family may send condolences and sign the online guestbook by visiting www.garrettfh.com.