ROCKY MOUNT - Leavy "Earl" Flora, age 88, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on September 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Lee Flora and Virginia Daniel Flora. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan E. Bennett; a great-grandson, Elijah Keith Winstead; brothers, Johnell Flora and Alton Flora; and sisters, Mabel Edwards, Obell Parker, and Ethel Taylor.
Earl leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 67 years, Madeline Pearson Flora; daughters, Brenda Flora Wester and husband, Tommy, of Leicester, NC and Debi Morris and husband, David, of Clayton. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Cecil Flora and wife, Carolyn of Elm City; and sister, Elsie Dunn of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Dave Grogan officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in the memory of Earl Flora to Peoples Fellowship Baptist Church, 11972 East NC Hwy. 97, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 10/10, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 10/10, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 2:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Dave Grogan officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 10/10, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I am deeply saddened to see my Uncle’s obituary. I have always been so proud of him being so polished and handsomely groomed. Earl and Madeline have always been a beautiful couple, as all my family is perfect and beautiful.
Gran Gran I will miss your smile but most of all your hugs. I will always remember the way you called us girls shug. I know you are with Jesus and free from any pain….you will remain in my thoughts until I see you again. I love you Gran Gran…
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO REALLY SAY AT A TIME OF ONES SORROW HE NEVER SAID HE WAS LEAVING HE NEVER SAID GOODBYE ONLY GOD KNOW WHY A MILLION TIMES YOU NEEDED HIM A MILLION TIMES YOU WILL CRY IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED HIM HE WOULD NEVER DIE IN LIFE HE WAS LOVED DEARLY IN DEATH YOU WILL LOVE HIM STILL YOUR HEARTS WILL HOLD A PLACE THAT ONLY HE CAN FILL
So sorry for your loss. Earl was a fine man and a friend.
In memory of Leavy Earl Flora, Pridgen lit a candle