Scott Rose, Jr.

Scott Rose, Jr., age 85, of Verona, Ohio, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Born on July 19, 1927 in Hazard, KY he was the son of the late Scott & Abrelia (Noble) Rose Sr. Scott served with the U.S. Merchant Marines and the Ohio National Guard. He retired in 1985 after 44 years of service with Dayton Power & Light as a customer service representative. He was the operator of the Buckhorn Resort in Upper Michigan for 23 years and attended the Verona United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 46 years: Joyce M. Rose in 2005, Brothers: George Rose and Solomon Rose.

Survivors: Special friend: Winnie Oda; Daughter & Son-In-Law: Janet & Steve Coleman of Verona, OH; Sons & Daughter-in-law: Daniel Rose of Verona, OH and Brian & Bonnie Rose of West Alexandria, OH; Mentor to: Eric Jeekel of Michigan. 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 5, 2012 at Barnes Funeral Home 411 North Commerce Street Lewisburg, Ohio with Pastor Leo A. Cunningham officiating. Interment will be in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens – Brookville, OH. Family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Verona United Methodist Church P.O. Box 657 Verona, Ohio 45378. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.