Walter LaCosta Flowers, 91, of Overbrook, KS, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born October 29, 1933 in Mars Bluff, SC, the son of Lacy Lacosta and Sallie Pearl Streett Flowers.

He attended the Boys Industrial School; earning his GED during his military training. He proudly served in the United States Army for 3 years and the United States Air Force for 17 years. He retired in 1971, earning rank at Tech Sgt.

After retirement, Walter, worked for the State of Kansas for 27 years; earning title of Registered Sanitarian.

Walter was a member of the Topeka Bible Church, Osage County Trail Club and Topeka Ski Club. He was also an avid K-State fan and season ticket holder for many years.

He married Janet Lorraine Brockman on June 16, 1957 in Holton, KS; they celebrated over 67 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Janet of the home; 2 daughters, Amber R. Coffman (Monte) of Coffeyville, KS and April Dawn Flowers of Topeka, KS; sister, Ernestine Illar (Taylor) of Chesterfield, SC; 3 grandchildren, Caleb and Zac Coffman and Michal Lattimore (Rayvon) and 3 great-grandchildren, Rayvon Jr., Xavier and Mia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy and Sallie Flowers; 4 sisters, Williadean Orthalia Isgett, Olga Lee Sauls, Cynthia Mae Barnhill and Patricia Joann Krauser and 3 brothers, William “Bill”, Foster Fred and Baby Ashley Sherrill Flowers and brother, William Kenlaw Foxworth.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow at the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the Haiti Lifeline or Trash Mountain c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.