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Preston Flowers

05/17/1926 - 01/21/2015

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Obituary For Preston Flowers

Preston Orr Flowers, 88, lifelong resident of Sherman, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at The Homestead of Sherman. Family visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Dannel Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Grayson Bible Baptist Church. Rev. Roy Webster will officiate with Dr. Eddy Johnson assisting. Interment will follow immediately afterward in Cedarlawn Memorial Park. Preston was born May 17, 1926, in Grayson County, to James 'Fate' and Virginia Kidd Flowers. He graduated from Sherman High School. Very soon after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Philippines in 1944-1945. Wounded twice in battle, Preston was awarded the Purple Heart. His diligence as a soldier also earned him numerous other meritorious awards, including the Asiatic Ribbon, the Liberation Ribbon, the Rifleman's Badge, and a Good Conduct Award, just to name a few. Soon after returning from military action, Preston married Sadie Belle Brandon. They were blessed with one son, Steve. Preston retired from Handy Foods in Gainesville, and later retired a second time from Wal-Mart. He was a very active member of Grayson Bible Baptist Church for over 60 years. Preston was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Luther Flowers and Thomas (Toots) Flowers, and one great-grandchild, Izaiah Flowers. Survivors include his loving wife Sadie Belle; son, Steve Flowers and wife Kenda of Sherman; sisters, Pauldeane Lilly of Sherman, and Merrell Lou Taylor of McConnellsville, OH; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be: Bobby Richardson, Charles Hamilton, Robert McDaniel, Terry Matthews, Richard Arrington and John Meeks. Honorary bearers are: Billy Miller, Bill Melton, Dale Buchannan and Jerry Rawlings.

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  • 02/04/2015

    Sorry to hear of Preston's passing.Our family was good friends with his when we lived in Sherman many years ago. Brenda Pennell Dobbs Patsy Pennell Cain Larry Cain

  • 01/23/2015

    pam and stan brown

    Mrs. Sadie and Family...We were truly sorry to hear of your loss..We love you and will always remember Bro. P.O. ~ pam and stan brown, flint, Michigan

  • 01/23/2015

    Paulette Edwards

    Mrs Sadie, I am so very sorry to hear about Preston. I knew him from working at Wal-Mart then later as a drive thru customer at American Bank while I was working there. He has Always been such a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Paulette Edwards, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/23/2015

    In all my years at Walmart, no one person ever touched my very soul like PRESTON. he was light on the darkest days, he was kindness and understanding when things were just not going right. We had a lot of laughs together, I will miss him. Howard Van Hoorebeke, made it to 82, in spite if walmart, GOD bless you all.

  • 01/23/2015

    Jeff Long

    Nicest Man I have known, was always so helpful and kind. ~ Jeff Long, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/23/2015

    Ed an Pam Colvin

  • 01/23/2015

    Phyllis Shaver

    Sadie, Steve and family. I am so sorry for your loss. PO will be missed. My thoughts, love and prayers sent your way. Phyllis, Christy,Tony and Chloe ~ Phyllis Shaver, Sherman, Texas

  • 01/23/2015

    Barbara Holloway

    To Sadie and entire family our prayers and thoughts are with you, love, Louise OBriant and Barbara Holloway ~ Barbara Holloway, Pottsboro, Texas

  • 01/23/2015

    Steve & Kenda, Love and Prayers to you both. So sorry for your loss. Love, Ty & Dee

  • 01/22/2015

    Merrell Lou Taylor & Family

    We send our LOVE & PRAYERS to all of you. Love and Hugs until we meet again. God Bless and may his LOVE comfort you. ~ Merrell Lou Taylor & Family, McConneslville, Ohio

  • 01/22/2015

    Virginia Morris

    My thoughts and prayers are with Sadie, Steve and the family. Ginny Bender Morris ~ Virginia Morris, Memphis, Tennessee

  • 01/22/2015

    Frankie and Kathy Tyler

    Dear friends, Wishing you peace and comfort. Love, Frankie and Kathy ~ Frankie and Kathy Tyler, Pottsboro, Texas

  • 01/22/2015

    Steve and Kenda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Larry & Linda

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