Mr. James ‘Kelly’ Flowers, age 65, of Rome, GA, passed away on
Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Mr. Flowers was born on August 1, 1957 to his late parents: James
Flowers and Margaret Jane Kelly Flowers. After graduating from high
school, Kelly went into the United States Army and served as a military
policeman in the 101st Airborne division from 1976-1982. From there,
he worked as head of security for SBI. Kelly worked for The Rome City
Police Department from 1996-2004. He was the only Arson Detective in
Northwest Georgia and was the recipient of Officer of the Year in 1998.
In addition to his career, he loved spending time with his family,
especially his precious grandbabies who he cherished dearly. Kelly
enjoyed playing pool and poker. He enjoyed watching the Atlanta
Falcons, UGA Football and NASCAR. Kelly also enjoyed bird watching
and cooking. Kelly will be remembered as a loving father, brother,
grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly by all who knew and
loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was greeted in Heaven by his son, Charlie
Flowers, sister, Lane Flowers and two of his friends, Bill ‘Guido’ Devlin
and James Little.
Left to carry on Kelly’s legacy are his sons: Adam Flowers and Ben
(Brittney) Flowers; brother, Gordon Anderson Flowers and
grandchildren: Charlie, Wesley and Brooks Flowers. He is also survived
by a number of loved family members and friends
Memorial Services for Mr. Kelly Flowers will be held on Saturday,
February 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM in The Salmon Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from
12:00 PM until the service begins at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Kelly wanted donations be made to his current and
future grandchildren’s college fund.
Salmon Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James
‘Kelly’ Flowers.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Salmon Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Saturday, February 18, 2023
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