Frederick "Fred" Leigh Flowers  (19 May 1950 - 17 Feb 2015)

He was the son of Evelyn Rhodes Flowers and the late Enoch Dorron Flowers and he was born in Buffalo, New York.

Fred graduated from Broughton High School and went on to work for several local businesses before starting Hi-Tech Fabrication, along with his business partner, Joseph Barbee. After a very long and successful career, Fred retired at age 50.

He was never bored with retirement and he was very inquisitive and always willing to try new things. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, his love of fly-fishing took him to the Bahamas often. He became interested in stock car racing and for some years traveled as part of the "race team" for a local driver. Woodworking was his next passion and it was soon discovered that Fred could build anything. His need to be the very best at anything he attempted and his attention to detail brought forth some truly unique and beautiful pieces. He also had a passion for golf and played off and on throughout his life and it became his final love. Fred worked hard at getting his game back and enjoyed the camaraderie of his golfing buddies.

Fred was preceded in death by his father, Don and brother Donnie.

He is survived by his wife, Christine, his mother Evelyn, sister-in-law Sandra, his daughter Sheri Hagerty and grandson McCabe Hagerty of Raleigh and daughter Rene Wilson, her husband, Miles Wilson and newest granddaughter Eleanor Wilson of Los Angeles, California.

Graveside services were held 23 Feb 2015 at Raleigh Memorial Park.
                                                                  Submitted By: Brenda Love Gaffney