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William Bruce Rose

1946 - 2012

William Bruce Rose obituary, 1946-2012, Azle, TX

BORN

1946

DIED

2012

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White's Funeral Home - Azle

105 Denver Trail

Azle, Texas

William Rose Obituary

William Bruce Rose, 66, beloved husband, father, paw-paw and friend, passed away in Fort Worth on Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2012, surrounded by family. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ashcreek Baptist Church, 300 S. Stewart St., Azle. Interment: Jaybird Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at White's Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Bruce's memory to Ash Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 S. Stewart St., Azle, Texas 76020, 817-444-3219; or Alzheimer's Association of North Texas, 2630 W. Freeway, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-9845. Bruce was born on July 3, 1946, son of Billy A. and Velma Noah Rose, in Abilene. He met Barbara Sue Scaling and they married in Fort Worth on July 31, 1969, and together they raised their two children. They spent their lives together riding motorcycles, hunting, skiing, camping, driving jeeps and vacationing in Lake City, Colo., every summer. Bruce was an active member of Ash Creek Baptist Church for many years and was very active in the community prior to his retirement from First Bank in Azle. He lived a full life filled with family, friends and fun and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Billy A. Rose of Abilene, who was killed in an accident when Bruce was 6. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Velma Springfield of Azle. Survivors: Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Barbara; daughter, Christi Read and husband, Randy, and their son, Daxen; son, Barry Rose and wife, Mindi, and their son, Briggs; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2012.

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Shannon Sultenfuss

June 26, 2013

I'm so sorry,,,,,, I do love all of y'all,,,,,

Olivia Wade Alexander

November 29, 2012

Barbara, so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband. You and your family will be in our hearts and thoughts.

T. Browne & Family

November 28, 2012

Barry, Christi, and Barbara,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 28, 2012

Barbara & Family,

We are so sorry for your loss of Bruce. He was a good man - When we all went sking he was always there to help out my boys & picking me up a few times also, Good memories. We will miss him & if you need to talk, or anything - anytime I'm here
Ann Clark-Hengstler,Tim Hengstler, Lance & Jason Bates

November 28, 2012

Bruce and I enjoyed a certain MAN wit, He would call me " Hot Rod " and I called him " Loan Shark"! I will miss all that, I loved Bruce, everyone did!

Joe & Lindy Patterson

November 28, 2012

Once when I bought a ticket for a Quilt at the Bank Bruce said " Your going to need that when your living on the Street " Classic Bruce.

Joe & Lindy Patterson

November 28, 2012

Bruce was just Bruce. You had to know him on a personal level to understand his persona.In business I had a silent partner,in racing I also had a partner Bruce was always there.

Conner Doug & Sandy

November 28, 2012

So sorry to hear about Bruce. He was such a kind, gentle soul. May God bless you and your family now and always.

November 28, 2012

Barbara, Christi, and Barry

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this time.

The Griffins, Spooners, Conners, and Pitts families.

David & Gaye Ash

November 27, 2012

Barbara,
What a gentle, wonderful man, Bruce was. We share in your loss to somehow make it lighter but the good news is that we will see him again, because of the love of God that He gave us in Christ Jesus. We will pray for your strength until that time comes. Sincerely,

Harold West

November 27, 2012

We are with you in spirit, praying the Lord will comfort you. We love you, and know Bruce was a joy to your life.
Uncle Harold,Aunt Betty,Shelia,Carolyn

Suzan Greene

November 26, 2012

I had the honor to serve on the Azle Chamber Board with Bruce, he was such a wonderful man and a great contribution to the community he served.

Joy Rose Lahmer

November 26, 2012

Barbara - Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. God bless you and keep you in this saddest of times and always.

November 26, 2012

May Bruce rest in peace. Frank

Jackie and Butch Lunsford

November 26, 2012

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. You know that I used to worked with him at the Fort Worth National Bank. He was always fun and always had a smile on his face. Butch and I always so glad to see you both. We are blessed to have known him and you. Prayers are being sent to you and your family. Much love to you ...

Diane Price

November 26, 2012

The Lord just called home one of the best.Barbara my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I knew Bruce through Jerry Beauchamp, the banks, and Hopkins Furniture. Really a great guy.

Donna Reed

November 26, 2012

Bruce (and you too, Barbara) will always hold a special place in my heart. We've had some great times together. I enjoyed over 25 years working with Bruce and his bank clients. I'll never forget that all he had to say when he called was "O" and I knew it was Bruce. It started out as "Oh Donna" (the song) then quickly shortened to "O". That remains special to me. Love and prayers to the Rose family. If you need anything you know where to find me.

November 26, 2012

BARBARA I'M SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND I KNOW YOU TWO WERE TOGETHER A LONG. KATHRYN AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND FAMILY.BUTCH CORNELIUS

November 26, 2012

Barbara, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. No words can express how special we believe your family is and we know how deeply Bruce will be missed by all. Heaven truly gathered a treasure!
Vicki and Mike Nichols Azle

Linda Leonhart

November 26, 2012

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to you and your family. Am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Linda Leonhart

Gary Shipp

November 26, 2012

Barbara, Bruce and I went to school together and were in Banking together. He was a Great guy and was a true friend.
God Bless you and your family

DONNIE & MARGARET BROOM

November 26, 2012

OH! WHAT SHOUTING THERE IS IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW. BRUCE WILL TRULY BE MISSED, BUT SUFFERING IS GONE AND WHAT JOY THERE IS WITH VELMA & CURTIS. OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO BARBARA, CHRISTI AND BARRY. LOVE YA

Jerri McKennon

November 26, 2012

I worked with and for Bruce many years ago at the Fort Worth National Bank. He was a great manager - knew just how to keep all of us tellers (20 or more) in line. This was back in the days before branch banking and all the new technology. Work was so much fun and Bruce always was such a joyful, playful and respected boss both with the employees and bank customers. He will always hold a special place in my heart when I reflect back on those special times. My heart goes out to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rod Gorman

November 26, 2012

I will always have a picture in my mind of a smiling Bruce, never seemed to have a bad day, always enjoying his life, family and friends. He really was one of the "good guys", and I am blessed to have known him and was able to call him a friend.

Angie Daniel

November 26, 2012

Barbara,Bruce was a great man,the both of you were so good to Ashlee and I. I could never tell you thank you enough. He will be so missed.Now him and dad can watch every Hornet football game their is.Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

November 26, 2012

Barbara, there are no words...you are on my mind and sending a caring hug..Toni

Lisa (Harris) Griffin

November 26, 2012

I worked with Bruce for several years at Azle State Bank...I'm glad to be considered as one of his friends!! He was a true class act!!May you rest in peace, Bruce.

John Thomas

November 26, 2012

Barbara I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a kind, wonderful man and the world will miss him. My prayers are with you, may God Bless you and keep hold you near to his heart. Johnnie Thomas

Dorothy Laisure

November 26, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Bruce for many yrs at Azle State Bank and at First Bank. I will miss you Bruce. Barbara and family, prayers are being sent your way. Dorthy Laisure

Bruce #47; '63 AHS Football season

Lee Veal

November 25, 2012

Bruce and I were teammates on the 63-64 Azle High School Hornets varsity football team. He was a senior and I was a sophomore that year.

He was loved and he will be missed. My heart goes out to his surviving family and his many friends as they endure their grief.

Scott Allred

November 25, 2012

Bruce was a great guy and a wonderful person to work with. He had a great wit and always had something funny to say. Everyone loved him, including me and he missed since his illness. My sincere expression of sympathy to his family. My God be with you in this difficult time.

Kathy & Gene Zellman

November 25, 2012

Bruce was a good and caring man and Azle and Ash Creek Baptist will miss him. God bless you Barbara and rest of his sweet family.

November 25, 2012

Deepest condolences and prayers for the family; our great loss, heaven's gain.

Carolyn Holly

November 25, 2012

I enjoyed working at the bank with Bruce and the friendship that Cliff and I shared with Bruce and Barbara. We shall miss him.

Carla Noah Stutsman

November 25, 2012

What a blessed reunion there is in heaven right now! Bruce is finally at peace with the Father, his earthly father, Billy, mom & dad, Curt and Velma, his Uncle Bruce, and beloved grandparents, the Roses and Noahs. We'll miss him until we join them, especially those smiling blue eyes. May God hold Barbara, Christi and Barry close and give them comfort, peace and grace during this sad time. I love ya, Bruce!

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