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Gerald Roush Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Gerald D. Roush, 80, of Gallipolis, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at his residence.
He was born November 5, 1936 in Henderson, W.Va., son of the late Austin and Frances Plants Roush. Gerald was married to Rita Meek Roush and she survives him. He was a retired carpenter and member of Carpenters Local 200, Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Rita Roush, of Gallipolis; five children, James (Julie) Roush and Gerald "Jerry" (Michelle) Roush, all of Canal Winchester, Kimberly Bouaroy, of Columbus, Dakota (Tasha) Roush and Jessica (Allen) Nolan, all of Gallipolis; grandchildren raised in the home, Jax, Devin and Rita; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Roush, of Gallipolis, and Clarence Roush, of Bidwell; sister, Betty Oliver, of Xenia.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by a granddaughter Faith Bouaroy, a niece Bonnie Roush, twin brother Earl Roush, brothers Gene Robinson, Virgil Roush, Ralph Roush, Alan Roush, and sisters Barbara Glassburn and Karen Folmer.
There were private services for the family. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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Shirley Nolan
June 15, 2017
So sorry ,,Jessica ,,Rita about the loss of your Dad and Husband,,My heart aches for you.. Jerald was a great Dad and husband,, If you need me ,,I'm here,,Love you ..MORE>> !!!
Tina Tedder
June 15, 2017
Kim and family im very sorry for your lost. My heart goes out to all of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you. Kim I love you and stay strong.
Frances Genheimer
June 15, 2017
May the Lord be with your family. I keep you in my prayer.
Bud & Doris Crothers
June 14, 2017
Dakota, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless you.
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Nanette Stout
June 14, 2017
Many prayers.
Lori Martin
June 14, 2017
Amber
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your grandpa. We will keep your entire family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Margo George
June 14, 2017
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Kay (Knotts) Heister
June 13, 2017
Oh my, just saw Gerald's notice. I was so blessed to have had a nice, short visit with he and Wayne up at Bidwell-Porter's alumni this past May. We had a good time talking about Mom and good "ol' times". So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are surely with you and yours.
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