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FLOWERS -- John "Johnny" Flowers, 77, of Peralta, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 after a short illness. He was born February 15, 1930 in Hickman County, TN to John and Malinda Flowers. John was a resident of Albuquerque from 1958 until he moved to Peralta in 1997. He was self-employed most of his life. Among his many businesses he had his own automotive on North Edith during which time his boys would wash parts and learned the trade. Among his many accomplishments he moved houses, he was a general contractor for Sandia Labs for 18 1/2 years; John built many houses in Albuquerque's North Valley and also in Peralta. He owned and operated A & L's Country Kitchen in Bosque Farms and built and operated J & L's Country Kitchen until he became ill. He enjoyed buying and selling real estate for years. John loved and enjoyed his family and was there when they needed help or advice. John enjoyed his classic cars, hunting, fishing, taking care of his cows, but his most favorite past time was just talking to friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 37 1/2 years, Lesyle Flowers; his children, Robert Flowers and wife, Dolly of Albuquerque, Janice Lusk and husband, George of Albuquerque, Jerrel Flowers and wife, Linda of Tome, NM, Ricky Flowers and wife, Lisa, "adopted son", Dale Mercer, all of Peralta, Carla Corrales and husband, Joe of Albuquerque, Michael Flowers of Albuquerque, Michelle Strickland and husband, Brett of Peralta; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Farmer of Nashville, TN; sister-in-law, Allene Wade of Centerville, TN; sister-in-law, Marguarite Flowers of Hohenwald, TN; many nieces, nephews and friends. John was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Flowers in 2003. Services will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel Friday, January 25, 2008, 4:30 to 6:30. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat January 26, 2008