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John Roush Obituary

INVERNESS, Fla. — John (Jack) F. Roush, 79, of Inverness, Florida, previously of Mason County, W.Va., passed away Oct. 30, 2016.

The burial of his ashes and a graveside remembrance service will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Graham Cemetery, New Haven, W.Va. We will celebrate his life and invite friends and family to join us. Also, a visiting afterwords, with snacks, will be held at the Letart Locks and Dam for everyone.

Jack was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Mason, W.Va., to the late Lois (Bush Roush) Robinson and Freeman Roush.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Lyons) Roush; daughters, Cathy (Bill) Schaefer and Dianna (Steve) Roclevitch. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Scot Roush. Also survived by brothers, Nathan Roush, Bill (Brenda) Roush, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with family and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gallipolis Daily Tribune from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2017.

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