James Lewis "Jim" Rose

James Lewis "Jim" Rose obituary, Portage, MI

James Lewis "Jim" Rose

James Rose Obituary

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James Lewis "Jim" Rose of Portage, MI Jim, age 69, died on Wednesday morning, March 23, 2016 at his residence and with his family at his side. Jim, the son of Ora and Ruth (Hybles) Rose, was born in Hillsdale, MI on December 19, 1946. He served his country honorably and nobly during the Vietnam War with the United States Army. He served as a Private First Class with the Eighth Army, Company C, 1st Battalion of the 73rd Armor Division. When Jim returned home he made a career as an Auto Body Repairman and he was extremely adapt with restoring old cars. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed camping in the "Great Outdoors." Jim was united in marriage to the "Love of his Life," Lucinda D. (nee: Waber) in Galesburg, MI on February 17, 1984. Surviving is his wife of 32 years, Cindy; his daughter, Tricia (Travis) Bartholomew of Scotts, MI; three sons, Todd Rose of Fuquayvarian, NC, James (Gretchen) Buford of Hawaii and Jonathon Rose of Portage; three precious grandchildren, Brandie, Garrett and Adam and four brothers, Robert Rose of Plainwell, Gordon Rose of Mattawan, MI, Harold Rose of AZ and Thomas (Susan) Rose of Portage. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two brother, Jack & Terry Rose. The Funeral Service to celebrate Jim's life will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at Noon at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Augusta Chapel, 307 N. Webster Street. Interment will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta with the United States Army Honor Guard and the Fort Custer Honor Guard bestowing full, military honors. Jim's family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

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April 1, 2016

Laura Rose posted to the memorial.

March 29, 2016

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March 26, 2016

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Laura Rose

April 1, 2016

i will miss ya Jimmy. You were the best.

Scott Rose

March 29, 2016

Uncle Jim we will never forget you. Youve touch everyone's life in such positive ways we are blessed for having you in our lives.

March 26, 2016

To one of the best uncles a girl could ever have,I will hold all the memories in my heart foever never to forget all the things you have done for me you were a very specail person. I'll love you always. Debbie

billie morey

March 25, 2016

Jim "Big Jim " you will be deeply missed by all who knew you, you may be gone from this earth but you will be remembered by all of us love you forever

Lisa Bobby Baker

March 25, 2016

Very sorry for your loss our friend in our prayers

BonniBelle Soltis

March 25, 2016

Big Jim we are going to miss you very much. We have so many good memories of the past. I'm so glad you are no longer in pain. Please tell John and all of our family that we miss and love them all.

BonniBelle Soltis

March 25, 2016

To a very special man. You will be miss very much. The whole family loved you very much. When you see John,and the rest of the family please tell them I love and miss them a lot.

Todd Rose

March 25, 2016

Dad , you taught me so much about kindness understanding and forgiveness, but also how not to back down when things get tough. Even to the very end. I love you and miss you.

Susie Rose

March 25, 2016

We are going to miss you Uncle Jimmy. My Mom always said you were the one everyone called if they needed something because you would drop everything and come help. We love you.

Warren and Janet Wright

March 25, 2016

So Sorry. Lots of good memories of the Rose Brothers.

Linda Oryczcak

March 25, 2016

Jimmy , I love you and I will miss you , forever in my heart .

March 25, 2016

The 6th of 7 sons of Ora and Ruth . Tell I see you again rest in peace ! Your Brother. Thomas

Theresa Piper

March 24, 2016

Cindy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 24, 2016

You were a great little brother and grew into a great brother to share our life. I am glad Cindy and you had such a good life together. One of your older brothers, Robert .

Rick Newton

March 24, 2016

Sorry about your loss he was a good man had lot of fun up north

Kelly

March 24, 2016

Big Jim, you were a great man. You will be missed by many.
Kelly Burford

Ken Rose

March 24, 2016

Uncle Jimmy. You will be missed. You were always just a real good person. Thanks for the many memories and good family times.

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