Hugh Flowers
July 27, 1936 ~ January 4, 2021
Hugh Flowers, 84, of Holts Summit, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, January 4, 2021.
He was born on July 27, 1936, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Marguerite (Prentiss) and Hugh Flowers Sr.
Hugh graduated from Washington Technical High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and was a very proud graduate of Lincoln University, Jefferson City. He went on to earn his Master’s degree from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, and did further work toward his doctorate degree at the University of Missouri.
After graduation from Lincoln, he served in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant in Fort Gordon, GA for three years.
He then went on to teach music and direct several choirs at Parker High School in Chicago, Ill. He was much more than a teacher to his students, mentoring and nurturing many of them and establishing loving relationships that spanned more than 50 years. He returned to Lincoln University in 1972 to teach vocal music and direct the university choir. He was instrumental in helping many of his Chicago students to receive scholarships and brought them with him to study at Lincoln.
Hugh later continued his service at Lincoln working as a recruiter. He taught music on the elementary level at schools in St. Louis, and at Moreau Heights and South schools in Jefferson City. He was the proud director of the Jefferson City Boys Choir at South.
He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Jefferson City, and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
He served as a volunteer at Aloga Correctional Center, Missouri State Prison and the Jefferson City Correctional Center for over 35 years, leading the choir and music ministry for chapel services.
Hugh was an outgoing, friendly person who never met a stranger! He loved traveling and making new friends everywhere he went, including Spain, Germany, Venezuela, El Salvador, Paris, Morocco and more. He was an avid gardener and an excellent cook, and loved studying Spanish.
Hugh is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janett Stanbrough Flowers, daughter Cherilyn (Reggie) Williams, Atlanta, daughter-in-law Robbie (Dino) Flowers Walls, St. Louis, sons Carlton (Schasta) Flowers, Jefferson City, and Tedric (Ayanna) Flowers, St. Louis; his brother William Eddie (Charlotte) Flowers, sisters Johnnie McCray and Gloria McCray, and sister-in-law Bridgette Flowers. He dearly loved his 13 grandchildren: Scott Flowers, Erika (Eric) Roberts, Sydney and Christian Flowers; Brandon, Jonathan and Jordan Williams; Jocelyn, Jeffrey and Joseph Flowers; Kobi Rowland and Lawrence Flowers; grand-niece Maya (Jonathan) Moore Irons; as well as three beautiful great-granddaughters, and many dear nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Flowers Sr. and a brother Daniel Flowers.
A private memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at First Assembly of God Church. The church will live stream the service on their website at www.firstassembly.org.
Those attending the services are asked to follow social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
A music scholarship to benefit students at Lincoln University has been established in Mr. Flowers name. Make checks payable to: The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc., the memo line should read: Hugh Flowers Music Scholarship. To mail send to: The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc., ATTN: Development Committee, PO Box 1376, Jefferson City, MO 65102. To donate online and by credit/debit card, please visit the Foundation's website at this link: https://www.62-65rlf.org/donate-here. We would appreciate an email to info@62-65rlfcom that tells us that the donation is for the Hugh Flowers Music Scholarship.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on July 27, 1936, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Marguerite (Prentiss) and Hugh Flowers Sr.
Hugh graduated from Washington Technical High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and was a very proud graduate of Lincoln University, Jefferson City. He went on to earn his Master’s degree from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, and did further work toward his doctorate degree at the University of Missouri.
After graduation from Lincoln, he served in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant in Fort Gordon, GA for three years.
He then went on to teach music and direct several choirs at Parker High School in Chicago, Ill. He was much more than a teacher to his students, mentoring and nurturing many of them and establishing loving relationships that spanned more than 50 years. He returned to Lincoln University in 1972 to teach vocal music and direct the university choir. He was instrumental in helping many of his Chicago students to receive scholarships and brought them with him to study at Lincoln.
Hugh later continued his service at Lincoln working as a recruiter. He taught music on the elementary level at schools in St. Louis, and at Moreau Heights and South schools in Jefferson City. He was the proud director of the Jefferson City Boys Choir at South.
He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Jefferson City, and a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
He served as a volunteer at Aloga Correctional Center, Missouri State Prison and the Jefferson City Correctional Center for over 35 years, leading the choir and music ministry for chapel services.
Hugh was an outgoing, friendly person who never met a stranger! He loved traveling and making new friends everywhere he went, including Spain, Germany, Venezuela, El Salvador, Paris, Morocco and more. He was an avid gardener and an excellent cook, and loved studying Spanish.
Hugh is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janett Stanbrough Flowers, daughter Cherilyn (Reggie) Williams, Atlanta, daughter-in-law Robbie (Dino) Flowers Walls, St. Louis, sons Carlton (Schasta) Flowers, Jefferson City, and Tedric (Ayanna) Flowers, St. Louis; his brother William Eddie (Charlotte) Flowers, sisters Johnnie McCray and Gloria McCray, and sister-in-law Bridgette Flowers. He dearly loved his 13 grandchildren: Scott Flowers, Erika (Eric) Roberts, Sydney and Christian Flowers; Brandon, Jonathan and Jordan Williams; Jocelyn, Jeffrey and Joseph Flowers; Kobi Rowland and Lawrence Flowers; grand-niece Maya (Jonathan) Moore Irons; as well as three beautiful great-granddaughters, and many dear nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Flowers Sr. and a brother Daniel Flowers.
A private memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at First Assembly of God Church. The church will live stream the service on their website at www.firstassembly.org.
Those attending the services are asked to follow social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are required while in attendance.
A music scholarship to benefit students at Lincoln University has been established in Mr. Flowers name. Make checks payable to: The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc., the memo line should read: Hugh Flowers Music Scholarship. To mail send to: The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc., ATTN: Development Committee, PO Box 1376, Jefferson City, MO 65102. To donate online and by credit/debit card, please visit the Foundation's website at this link: https://www.62-65rlf.org/donate-here. We would appreciate an email to info@62-65rlfcom that tells us that the donation is for the Hugh Flowers Music Scholarship.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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i got to know him when he shopped at mosers in holts summit always friendly guy rip hugh
I had the pleasure of caregiving Mr. Hugh @ Oaktree Villa, he was the most sweetest man. When he 1st came to OTV, me and one of my other co workers Felicia James became close to him.. We always made sure he was comfortable and had everything he needed. He will truly be missed.. R.I.Hߒ™
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He was one of those people you immediately felt loved by as soon as he met you. God called his angel home!
So sorry to hear this news. My prayers go out to the family of this Wonderful man. I will treasure his carrot cake recipe that he shared with me several years ago. I will keep his service to Lincoln University alive and selfishly cherish all his great contributions to our Staff at Lincoln University and the Community. This is a sad day for me. Love you Mr. Hugh, your lovely wife and daughter whom I got to know well. I feel honored for the opportunity to get to know you and your family. Tina Wurth, Regional Educator Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Kansas City Urban Impact Center 1028 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64106
Mr. and Mrs. Flowers were some of the first people I met after moving to Jeff City, and even after Cherilyn left, they would still say “hi” to me at Lincoln events (before Covid). I am so sorry to hear about this, and my thoughts are with his family.
Dear Janett and family — May the Holy Spirit comfort you all during this time of loss. Although the separation is temporary, he will be missed by family and friends. Hugh was a kind man, a friend to all, a faithful follower of Jesus. Daniel & Diana Luethje, Madison WI
Sue Kelly Dear Janett, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our friendship spans sixty years. When Hugh was a young student at Lincoln University, he was my choir director at Dunavant Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church . I still cherish these memories. He was talented, he was kind, and he was passionate about his music. I have nothing but love for this patient, godly man and his family. Years ago, I rode with them to a program at Windermere . They were too funny. Janett would say, “Do you see what I have to put up with?” Hugh would say, “Do you see what I have to put up with?” If you could fuss with love in your voice, it was them. I didn’t see them very often the last few years, but when our paths crossed, it was like a college homecoming. Hugh, you have left your footprints on Lincoln University and the Jefferson City Public Schools. Your legacy will live forever. You will always hold a special place in my heart. God bless you and your family.
Tennie and I were so saddened to hear about the passing of Hugh. You all are in our prayers at this difficult time. Alfred, Tennie, Tray and Kyle.
Janett and Family, A memory I will carry is of Hugh’s big grin, friendly handshake and greeting “Hugh Flowers, here.” no matter where he met me, school event, Moser’s, etc. Ann Offutt
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ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I WILL REALLY MISS YOU. WE HAVE SHARED SOOOOOO, MANY MEMORIES TOGETHER, AND THE GREATEST RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER. I WILL MISS CALLING YOU HUGE WHEN EVER YOU CALLED ME AND I WOULD GET THE BIGGEST LAUGH FROM YOU BEFORE WE STARTED OUR CONVERSATIONS. WE TALKED ABOUT OUR LOVE FOR GOD AND OUR FAMILIES. OH, THE STORIES WE SHARED. YES MY GOOD FRIEND I MISS YOU, BUT YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE, AND I WILL SEE YOU WHEN IT IS MY TIME. TO THE FAMILY I LOVE YOU AND I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU. JANET, I KNOW WHAT YOU HAD TO PUT UP WITH. LOL LOVE YOU.
Janett and family I was so saddened to read in the News Tribune of Hugh’s passing. Hugh touched so many lives and “wore so many hats.” He was my choir director at Lincoln, a parent at North and Callaway Hills Schools, and most of all a friend. His smile and warm greeting always gave me a smile. Hugh was a prince of a man and the world was a better place because of him. Janett, may the love and support of your family and friends help you through this loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and to each of you I send my heartfelt sympathy. Blessings. Lois Ruth
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Hugh Flowers was a MIGHTY MAN of God!! I was privileged to meet him when I became the Chaplain at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Hugh Flowers was leading the Inmate Choir and preaching one of our Sunday evening worship services. Brother Hugh was a compassionate, disciplined, spirit-filled man who had the respect of the men at JCCC. And, he was discerning man. Hugh Flowers was the first person to believe in Jonathan Irons, a genuinely innocent man in prison–now out of prison because of the prayer, the persistence, and the patience of Hugh Flowers. Miss Janett, Cheri, Reggie, Jonathan and Maya–Myra and I are praying for you all. We loved Hugh and we love you!!
We were so sorry to hear about Hugh. Ed loved his sweet potato pies! And the smile that went with them was even sweeter. Our thoughts are with you. Ed & Judy Wilkerson & Cis
To the Flowers family: Please accept our condolences at the passing of Mr. Flowers. We are saddened by the news. He will always be remembered as a man of great substance. We appreciated his affable personality, his curious mind and his genuine love for people. Among his countless othe contributions, he will also be remembered for his tireless actions to promote cultural diversity at his church and in the community. We will miss Mr. Flowers’ physical presence amongst us but his memory will always live in our hearts. Please be comforted in knowing that he is with the angels shining his love down and watching over you. May your beautiful soul rest in peace, Mr. Flowers. With love, Tesfai and Turu
Sent with love and remembrance, Family to family always. The Renchers
I loved getting to know Hugh while working at South. He always had a smile and a sparkle in his eye. May God bless you and give you comfort.
He was always the sweetest man with a smile on his face.
This kind, patient, encouraging man taught my grade school music class at Moreau Heights and also gave my siblings and I private piano lessons. He taught me excellent posture and always encouraged me. He was a shining, compassionate teacher whose respect had to be earned. I’m fortunate to have known him and send peace and love to his beloved family.
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Watched that 30 for 30 on espn and man could I say he touched me from there made me even shed a tear good bless you Hugh……
The story on 30/30 brung me here… you were truly an Angel of the The Lord!! Rest on Papa Hugh thank God for your loving family!
Just finished watching 30 for 30 and this man touched my heart. He was a God sent.
Just watching you on 30 for 30 made me idolize your sincerity and love. By this episode alone, I now have motivation in knowing that I too can become an even greater man than I am…… May you continue to REST ON!!
My husband and I just finished watching the 30 for 30 that demonstrated how a family lead by love and Godly conviction can win facing impossible odds. I was empowered by the story, but moved by the faith. Rest well knowing that you passed along the best of yourself to those still working to change the world for the better.
As I watched this 30 for 30 program, I recognized an earlier picture of Mr. Flowers. I picked up my 1965 yearbook of Parker High School, Chicago and there he was in the music department teaching the boys glee club. God honors those who honor Him. Ronald Chancey