Thomas "Tom" E. Flora

Flora, Thomas E. “Tom” age 63 of Bethel Township passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born August 21, 1957 in Troy, Ohio to Russell and Lucille (Pearson) Flora Jr. He is preceded in death by his father. Tom is survived by his mother and loving wife of 40 years, Kelly (Slate) Flora. Tom is also survived by his children; Thomas J. Flora (Andrea Kender) of McKinney, Texas, Rebecca A. (Jared) Royse of Tipp City, Ohio, and William R. (Kayla) Flora of Vandalia, Ohio, grandson, Silas R. Flora, and his mother Samantha Welwood, Texas, and siblings; Bruce J. (Dainese) Flora of Tipp City, Elizabeth L. (Richard) Blakeley of Ortonville, Michigan.

Tom was a devoted family man and worshiped at Ginghamsburg Church. He was a 1976 graduate from Bethel High School and attended JVS. Tom enjoyed antique tractors, boating, and was an avid James Bond movie buff.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Pastor Rachel Billups officiating. Visitation 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Maple Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 4540 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242.