He was born Sept. 26, 1954, in Vinton, the son of George Lewis Flowers and Georgie Clinebell Flowers.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Darlene Clark Flowers; sister, Mary; and brothers, Ralph, Ed and Gary.

Bernard loved gardening and being outdoors.

Surviving are his daughter, Mary Flowers; son, David Flowers; and seven grandchildren; sister, Glenda Flowers; brother, Ray Flowers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral was conducted Monday, Jan. 22, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home by the Rev. W. David Bain.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. N-G