Mr. Ruben "Sonny" Flowers, Jr., age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015 at approximately 9:17 a.m. at Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born on January 23, 1941 in Greenwood, Mississippi to the union of Ruben and Elizabeth Robinson Flowers, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He was married to Hattie M. Flowers who preceded him in death.

Mr. Flowers worked at Goodwill Industries as a supervisor and formerly worked at General Motors in Defiance, Ohio.  He attended Perry Local Schools. He was a member of Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary 1911.  He was known as Chess master of Lima, Ohio and he was an avid card player.  He enjoyed being with family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory a close companion; Angela Cornelius of Lima.  3 sons; Tracy Thomas of Chicago, IL.  Ruben Flowers, III and Elijah K. Flowers both of Lima.  6 daughters;  Teresa R. Flowers of Indianapolis, IN.  Kimberly Thomas of Virginia,  Sherrina K. Wall (Tony) of Dayton, OH, Jeanetta Carter (Dewayne), Dionne Long (Robert) and  Aubree Flowers all of Lima.  12 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. 7 sisters; Wanetta White, Jessie Flowers, Dorothy Flowers and Tracy Flowers-Latson (Charles) all of Lima.  Kay Faison and Annie Flowers both of Kokomo, IN and Elizabeth Flowers of Alexandria, VA.    A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son;  Jerry White.  A brother; Robert Flowers, Sr. and 2 sisters;  Rose Greenleaf and Bonnie Benjamin.