Venson Flowers,

Mr. Venson Flowers, Jr., age 81 of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Bartow, FL passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Union General Hospital. Mr. Flowers was born Thursday, June 16, 1927 in Polk County, FL to the late Venson Flowers, Sr. and the late Leola Smith Flowers. He had retired from Mobil Chemical Company after 42 years of service. He was a member and Deacon of Peace Creek Baptist Church, Bartow, Fl and a Coast Guard Veteran during WWII. He was preceded in death by three sisters.

Survivors include: wife, of 63 years, Helen Flowers of Blairsville, GA, son, Venson R. Flowers of Lake Wales, Fl, son & daughter-in-law, Rev. Alan and Cheryl Flowers of Young Harris, GA, sisters, Neta Fortner of Rudy, AR, Geraldine Mooneyham of Temple Terrace, FL and Laverne McCall of Bartow, FL, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Sunday April 5, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. from Cowboy Church, Hayesville, NC with Rev. Alan Flowers officiating. Another memorial service will be held Monday, April 13, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. from Peace Creek Baptist Church, Bartow, FL with Rev. Alan Flowers and Dr. Paul Parrish officiating.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.