William Benjamin Flowers, son of Lemuel and Esther (Lamb) Flowers, was born near
Greenfield, Ind. February 10, 1861, and God called him unto Himself on January
9, 1929 having reached the age of 67 years.

He had spent his entire life within this county, with the exception of three
years which he spent in Fountain County.

He was united in holy wedlock December 25, 1882 to Annie J. Lynam who for
forty-six years has walked by his side. This happy union was blessed with two
children, Mrs. Maude Brattain and Mrs. Nellie Dobbins. There are five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren living and two grandchildren deceased.
Mrs. Minnie Allen, his only sister, is the only surviving member of the family
of seven. He also leaves a host of nephews and nieces. He always looked
forward with great pleasure to the family gatherings, especially at Christmas
time. His admiration for his sons-in-law, Owen Brattain and Guy Dobbins was
always pronounced thinking of them as his own sons.

Ben, as he was known by all, was a kind friend and neighbor, always ready to
lend a helping hand in need; ever ready to serve in his kind and affectionate
way to all who came to him for aid. He was held in highest esteem by all.

The children of the different neighborhoods learned to love him and often times
called him Uncle Ben. He was a member of the Wenonah Tribe of No. 182 I.O.R.M.
at Greenfield. Much could be said as to the life of the deceased, but he has
lived among us daily and his life is an example that we could all follow without
shame, it being a life of honor, courtesy and respect, and now we can say as
Paul has said, “He has fought a good fight, he has finished the course, he has
kept the faith.” He is not dead, only sleeping that peaceful sleep of the just,
from which none ever wake to weep. He had the love and respect of the community
in which he lived. This was attested by the great number of sorrowing friends
who gathered at his home to pay the last sad tribute of love and respect.

For we who remain to mourn the loss of Mr. Flowers there comes consolation from
our Heavenly Father who blessed us, who keeps us and who gives unto us
abundantly out of his resources of wisdom and power. May we turn our grief into
hope and our sorrow into strength.


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