Joe Flores, Jr., 55, of Bowling Green, passed away on April 9, 2012 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. Joe was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on October 12, 1956, and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. He was cared for by Hardee Home Specialized Services in a group home where he was loved by many of the staff, including Cathy, Rita, Janet, Robert, Terri, Sheila, Cody and many others who provided quality of life for him. He was a Christian and dearly loved his family. Joe loved books, watching game shows, and was very artistic, enjoying drawing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Flores, Jr. Survivors include his mother, Betty Avilez of Zolfo Springs; and four sisters, Mary Evans and Kateina Avilez, both of Zolfo Springs, Soyla Flores and Wanda Flores, both of Bartow.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Zolfo Springs Cemetery.