Clarence Flowers, Sr. was born on February 22, 1942 in
Holly Grove, Arkansas, to Charlie and Myrtle Flowers. He was the sixth out of ten children. He confessed to Christ at an early age.
He entered into Holy Matrimony with Vera Morrow in Holly
Grove, and they were wed for 55 years.
The family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, where he worked and retired
after 34 years of service from Robert’s Dairy.
Clarence was a providing father, devoted husband, proud
grandfather and good-natured father figure to many others. He loved fishing, walking, collecting cars
and spending time with family and friends.
Some of his most memorable moments happened during fish fries, family
reunions and other celebratory gatherings.
His presence was a beacon of light that could brighten any dark
day. His wisdom not only touched his
family but also extended to those around his community.
He departed his life at Immanuel Hospital on February 28,
2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Clarence Flowers, Sr. is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and
Myrtle Flowers and siblings: Bobby Dale Flowers, Leodis Flowers, William
Flowers, Edward Flowers, Abner Flowers, Charlene Atkins and Dorothy Sain.
Clarence leaves behind to continue his legacy, wife Vera Flowers, children Leodis Flowers, Theodis Flowers, Clarence Flowers, Jr. and Tonia Flowers, grandchildren Jordan Flowers, Jazmyn Flowers, Justin Nilges, Aris Flowers and Alisa Flowers, siblings Emma Jean Jackson, Earnestine Grant, Susie Sutton and Mary Grant (Nathaniel) and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him dearly.
Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral Service Friday, March 8, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Salem Baptist Church 3131 Lake Street Omaha, Nebraska. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE 402-453-5600