01/09/2020
Wilburn “Pete” Flournoy, 78, of Tenaha, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. James Hall and Bro. Dock Lazarine officiating. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery in Shelby County.
Mr. Flournoy was born July 1, 1941, in the Patroon Community of Shelby County, to Arbie Alec Flounoy and Zelma Viola Wilkinson Flournoy. He graduated from Center High School and went on to join the United States National Guard. Mr. Flournoy retired after thirty-eight years from the Texas Highway Department. His hobbies included hunting, taking care of his cows, gardening, and most of all, playing with grandbabies. Mr. Flournoy was a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church in Timpson, where he served as a Deacon.
He is survived by:
His wife of 58 years, Carolyn Flournoy of Tenaha
Children:
Kenneth Flournoy and wife Cheryl of Tenaha
Susan Flournoy Hairgrove of Tenaha
Grandchildren:
Jessica Bush and husband Colton of Tenaha
Colton Hairgrove of Tenaha
Taylor Burns and husband Lynn of Tenaha
Matthew Flournoy of Tenaha
Great-grandchildren:
Eli Bush of Tenaha
Addie Bush of Tenaha
Layton Burns of Tenaha
Brother, Guy Flournoy and wife Joyce of Shreveport, Louisiana
Sisters:
Katie Purdy of Houston
Weeda Lowry of Center
Sarah Lewis and husband John of Huntington
Rachel Brannon and husband Ronnie of Hallsville
Sister-in-law, Dorothy Flournoy of Longview
Brother-in-law, George Duke of Timpson
Numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and other family members; and special friend, Matthew Wright.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arbie Alec and Zelma Viola Flournoy; grandchild, Emmie Burns; brothers, Dalton Flournoy, Clifford Flournoy, Paul Flournoy; sister, Betty Duke; sisters-in-law, Norma Flournoy and Jean Flournoy; and brothers-in-law, Ray Lowry and Jimmy Purdy.
Pallbearers will be Colton Hairgrove, Colton Bush, Matthew Flournoy, Lynn Burns, Matthew Wright, and Paul Engle.
A special thanks to Sara Moore at Texas Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
