George Oscar Flores (Lanky), 85, of Moon, went to meet the Lord on Jan. 12, 2014.

 

Lanky was a dedicated fire chief for the Panama Canal Zone. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Titusville, Fla., and the American Legion, an avid HAM radio operator, and an animal lover.

 

He is survived by his wife, Judith Flores; his daughter, Lori Roche; his stepchildren, Tiffany Ratliff and Sheldon Rowley, and his grandchildren, Darren Roche, Lauren Roche, Morgan Farmer and Jessye Creekmore, Cooper and Kathryn Rowley.

 

Thank you to his loving caregivers.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lanky’s name to Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1130, Mathews, Va. 23109, Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723,   Mathews, Va. 23109, Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, Va. 23061 or Animal Care Society, P.O. 121, Mathews, Va. 23109.