Alvin ‘Duke’ Flowers

Alvin “Duke” Flowers age 84 of Gallion, AL died January 3, 2017 at the Veterans’ Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born September 20, 1932 in Alberta, AL to John “Cooter” and Elouise Flowers. He was a retired log trucker driver and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Duke served in the US Navy from October 1951 to September 1955 during the Korean War.

Duke was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Laverne Flowers, his parents, John and Elouise Flowers, four brothers, John Dixon Flowers, William Francis Flowers, Frank Earl Flowers, and Ben Joe Flowers.

He is survived by a brother, Elba Houston (Faye) Flowers of Prattville, AL; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Magnolia Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am service time with Branch President James Martin officiating. Burial will be at Magnolia Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cemetery in Magnolia, AL.

Arrangements by O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home in Thomasville, AL.

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