Billy F. “Fred” Rose, 59, Warsaw, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart.
He was born May 2, 1959, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Billy and Angelina Rose Rose. He attended Mansfield Senior High School and moved to Kosciusko County in 1979 from Mansfield.
He was married on Dec. 22, 1985, in South Whitley, to Braska K. Wallen, who survives.
He was formerly employed at Warsaw Chemical for 32 years and at Dalton Foundries in Warsaw.
He was drag racer at Bunker Hill Dragstrip and Osceola Dragway and an avid NASCAR fan.
He is survived by his wife, Braska Rose, Warsaw; son, Billy Rose, Mansfield; three grandchildren: Dylan and Carlee Rose, both of Warsaw, and Alexea Rose, Elkhart; a brother, Jerry (Vickie) Rose, Mansfield; and two sisters, Ann (Clyde) Morris and Bonnie Oakley, both of Mansfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Garry Rose.
No public services will be held at this time. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw, is assisting with arrangements.
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Memorials to the Center for Hospice Care, 22579 Old U.S. 20, Elkhart, IN 46516.
To send condolences to the family in memory of Fred Rose, visit www.cremationserviceskc.com.
