Victor rose Obituary, Death – SHREVEPORT, LA. – Services celebrating the life of Victor Chambliss Rose, Sr. will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 23, 2013, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. Officiating will be Pastor Jerrell Head. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street. Victor was born July 20, 1923 in Shreveport, LA and went to be with his Lord on December 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosalie Rose, Jr.; sisters, Laconia Shipp and Rosalie Loftin.
Left to cherish his precious memory is his wife of 58 years, Vernelle Seefeldt Rose; daughters, Mary Ann McKinney and husband, Larry and Judy Spears; sons, Chris Rose and wife, JoAnn and Victor C. “Buddy” Rose, Jr. and wife, Diana; grandchildren, Jenny Minton and husband, Mark; Jeff Spears, Mandy Metrejean and husband, Chris; Missy Heidelberg and husband, Mack; Andrew Rose, Natalie Hall and husband, Chris; Molly Kizzar and husband, Mike; 1st Lt. Victor Chambliss “Chip” Rose, III and wife, Erin; Lana Rose, Colleen Rose, Lilia Rose and Dakota Rose; brother, John H. Rose, III; 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Victor was a Veteran of World War II and flew numerous bombing runs in Martin B-26 bombers as a tail-gunner. Vic served faithfully in his church as deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. Scouting was among his many passions in life, and he served as a Scout Master. He also loved working with wood, genealogy and was an avid fisherman. Victor retired from Arkla-Gas as a Communications Technician. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the North West Louisiana War Veterans Home and caregivers Twyla and Tawanna at Emeritus @ Shreveport.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.
