James A. Flower, 69, died at 6 p.m. of natural causes at his residence on Dickson St., Plymouth, on Sunday, April 17, 2011.
Jim was born on April 11, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. He was the son of Ulysses Allison Flower and Margaret Thelma Withington . He attended school in Detroit.
On July 19, 1961, Jim and Vernell Bach were married in Detroit.
Jim worked for Bremen Castings for 32 years.
He was a NASCAR fan, particularly of Dale Earnhardt. Ensconced in the Marshall County Bowling Hall of Fame, he loved the game. A member of the U.A.W. Local, he bowled in several leagues.
Jim loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Vernell, of Plymouth, and by their two sons, James Adam (Lori) Flower, Argos: and Lloyd Clemmons (Linda) Flower, all of Argos.
He leaves four beloved grandchildren: Cody Flower, Leona Flower, Samantha Flower and Allison Flower and one great grandchild, Izayha Glassburn.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
The Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences maybe sent to the family via: www.johnson-danielson.com
John and Lisa Carr says
He was a very loving man. He will be greatly missed by all. Our condolences to all of the family. We are here if any of you need anything at all. We are so sorry for your loss.
Naomi Crase says
Hello Heaven
I\’d like a Jesus connection today,
So much on my mind I\’d like to say,
Jim,(Dad) we all miss you so much,
Wish we could hear your voice, and feel your touch.
We wanted to keep you heWe can hear their whispers, \”Things will be all right.
You give us the strength and courage we need,
To let you go and wish you \”God Speed\”.
We don\’t know why, things happen as they do,
We know that God walks the dark hills with you.
God knows just exactly how empty we feel,
He knows that our sorrow is deep and it\’s real.
One day soon, on earth no more we\’ll roam,
We\’ll join you then, in the Hills of Home,
Where we will spend Eternity there,
In his loving arms and in His care.
So, Hello Heaven, \” there\’s a reservation for me,
All of our loved one\’s there we are anxious to see.,
I know you\’re safe and happy,
You did not cease to be…re, but Jesus said, \”NO\”,
Your work here was done and you had to go.
You\’re in Heaven now, and feel no pain,
Our loss on this earth is now Heaven\’s gain.
The angels are with us, both day and night,
Ruth Anders says
Vernell, its been a long time since we talked, but wanted you to know how very sorry that Rich and I are to hear of Jim\’s passing. There are no words to take away the pain, but hopefully with the help of family and friends it will be a little easier.
Rick and Ruth Anders
Richard Guernsey says
Jim was always a great guy with a good sense of humor. He will definitely be missed by anyone who new him
John machlan says
i hope this eases your sadness some no that a prayers and thoughts are with your family in this time of sadness
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity.
[There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident?]
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.
Canon Henry Scott Holland of St. Paul\’s Cathedral
John and Lisa Carr says
He was a very loving man. He will be greatly missed by all. Our condolences to all of the family. We are here if any of you need anything at all. We are so sorry for your loss.
Naomi Crase says
Hello Heaven
I\’d like a Jesus connection today,
So much on my mind I\’d like to say,
Jim,(Dad) we all miss you so much,
Wish we could hear your voice, and feel your touch.
We wanted to keep you heWe can hear their whispers, \”Things will be all right.
You give us the strength and courage we need,
To let you go and wish you \”God Speed\”.
We don\’t know why, things happen as they do,
We know that God walks the dark hills with you.
God knows just exactly how empty we feel,
He knows that our sorrow is deep and it\’s real.
One day soon, on earth no more we\’ll roam,
We\’ll join you then, in the Hills of Home,
Where we will spend Eternity there,
In his loving arms and in His care.
So, Hello Heaven, \” there\’s a reservation for me,
All of our loved one\’s there we are anxious to see.,
I know you\’re safe and happy,
You did not cease to be…re, but Jesus said, \”NO\”,
Your work here was done and you had to go.
You\’re in Heaven now, and feel no pain,
Our loss on this earth is now Heaven\’s gain.
The angels are with us, both day and night,
Ruth Anders says
Vernell, its been a long time since we talked, but wanted you to know how very sorry that Rich and I are to hear of Jim\’s passing. There are no words to take away the pain, but hopefully with the help of family and friends it will be a little easier.
Rick and Ruth Anders
Richard Guernsey says
Jim was always a great guy with a good sense of humor. He will definitely be missed by anyone who new him
John machlan says
i hope this eases your sadness some no that a prayers and thoughts are with your family in this time of sadness
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity.
[There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident?]
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.
Canon Henry Scott Holland of St. Paul\’s Cathedral