Walter Flowers Sr

Walter Flowers Sr Obituary

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Age - 72

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October 6, 2023

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New Orleans, LA

Walter S. Flowers, Sr. Walter S. Flowers, Sr. , age 72 was born on September 4, 1951, departed this earthly home on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Walter was the loving husband of Lena Flowers. Beloved father of Keshawn Flowers and Walter S. Flowers, Jr. He was also survived by 6 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Earnest Flowers, Sr. and Mary Flowers; and his siblings Earnest Flowers, Jr. , Grinetta Parker and Augusta Flowers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113 at 10:00 a. m. Visitation from 9:00 a. m. until 10:00 a. m. Private Burial. All those in attendance are encouraged to wear a face mask. You may sign the guest book on www. gertrudegeddeswillis. com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC. , IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Walter S. Flowers Sr. , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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