- Willis W. Flora, age 85 of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, OH. He was born September 19, 1924 in Dayton, OH to the late Willis W. and Helen (Hapner) Flora. He was a lifelong resident of Eaton and longtime Preble County Farmer; he was an Army Veteran who served during WWII where he received the Purple Heart; and he was a member of the Eaton United Church of Christ, Eaton, OH.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Marie L. (Brandly) Flora of Eaton, OH; daughter and son-in-law Arlene and Tim Thompson of Reynoldsburg, OH; son and daughter-in-law John and Alice Flora of Eaton, OH; three grandchildren, Rebecca Cail-Cantey and Ron Cantey of Mansfield, OH, William Cail of Columbus, OH and Janelle and Doug Ellis of Wyoming, MI; two great grandchildren Teyron and Diondre Cantey; sister Vera King of New Paris, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 West Decatur Street, Eaton, OH 45320. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.
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