Thomas L. Rose

 

ROSE, Thomas L. - Of Flint, age 81, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

 

Funeral service will be held 1pm Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,

 

Pastor Gerald Hodgeson officiating.

 

Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

 

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

Visitation 1-8pm Thursday at the funeral home.

 

Thomas was born in Flint on October 1, 1936, the son of the late Floyd and Evelyn (Williams) Rose. He graduated from Bendle High School, where he was Class President, Class of 1954. On June 18, 1955, he married Esther Vincent. Thomas was employed at McDonald Dairy/Country Fresh for 44.5 years. He bowled for many years in various leagues throughout Genesee County and he also enjoyed golf. Thomas was also amazing at woodworking. He loved spending time at the lake and spending time with his grandchildren. Thomas was a man of patience and kindness and was always willing to help anyone.

 

Surviving are wife, Esther;

 

daughter, Linda (Harry) Kon;

 

daughter-in-law, Gail Rose;

 

grandchildren, Thomas (Summer) Rose, Chelsea Rose and Emily Kon;

 

step-granddaughter, Rachel Bendall;

 

great-grandson, James McNulty;

 

two step-great-grandsons, Gage and Landin;

 

sisters, Reta Hawkins and Gail (Larry) Hogard;

 

sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and John Whitehead;

 

and many cherished nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Charles Rose.

 

 

 

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