Hugh M. Flora born 24 July 1931 was born to David R. Flora and Mary J. Gard, both
were from pioneer families who settled in Indiana as early as 1803. His family later
established the town of Flora Indiana.
Hugh attended school in Frankfort Indiana. On Feb 14, 1951 Hugh and six of his
friends enlisted in the Air Force as he wanted to continue the tradition of his
father’s enlistment to the then Army Air Corp in 1918.
Hugh was sent to Texas for training during the Korean War time. While there, he
met and married Patricia Ann LeBlanc, a granddaughter of a pioneer family from
Beaumont Texas. Upon being discharged from the Air Force in 1955, he attended
Lamar State College of Technology graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
History.
Following graduation, he was employed by various firms in management positions.
Those included Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Montgomery Ward, Continental Can,
Hersey Corporation, Carnation Company, and hired on with Harris County.
Hugh retired in 1993 as an administrative aide for Harris County Precinct 3
Commissioner’s office.
Hugh was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution; he was a 5th
generation grandson of Matthias Roll who served in the 1st New Jersey Line
Regiment and fought in the Battle of Yorktown. His daughters are members of the
Daughters of the American Revolution. He was a supporter of the Boy Scouts of
America, Shriners Hospital for Children, Toys for Tots, and Salvation Army.
Hugh was preceded in death by Patricia Ann Flora (LeBlanc), his son David Ralph
Flora, and his parents.
Hugh is survived by his sister Patsy Kreuzer, wife Barbara Ann Flora; daughters
Suzette Jones and husband Rodney, Michele Flora Vecera and husband Bryon;
grandsons Ryan Jones, Kyle Vecera, and Devin Vecera and fiancée MacKenzie
Herring.