Hugh Morgan Flora

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.