Lawrence County OhArchives Obituaries.....Capt. Thomas W. Rose  January 9 1918

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Ironton Register, Jan. 11, 1918

CAPTAIN ROSE DIED

   Captain T. W. Rose, aged about eighty years, died this morning at four 
o'clock at his home in Proctorville.  He had been in poor health for some time 
but was able to be up and about and his condition was not considered critical.  
Yesterday morning he was at the Post Office where he had been employed for 
years as rural mail carrier.  Although he had not been able to attend to the 
duties of this office for some time he came to the Post Office to oversee the 
work of his substitute, and his condition was seemingly no worse.  He continued 
in his usual health up to the hour of retiring last night but succumbed shortly 
after arising this morning.  His death came as a shock and grievous blow to his 
family and friends.
   Captain Rose was a Civil War Veteran and was well known and hightly 
respected throughout this entire section.  He was a prominent Mason and a 
member of the First M. E. Church.  He was a regular attendant at all Church 
services and was an active church worker.  He was connected with every movement 
that had for its aim the uplift and betterment of the community and was a 
splendid citizen.  For a number of years he held the office of Squire.
   The deceased, was one of a family of twenty-two children two of whom 
survive.  He is also survived by his wife and four children, Two sons Bert and 
Will rose of Huntington, two daughters, Lillie and Ella who reside at home.
  The funeral arrangements have not yet been made but will likely be in charge 
of the Masons.  Announcement will be given later of the exact time for the 
funeral.


Additional Comments:
PROCTORVILLE

Funeral Held

   On Sunday morning at ten-thirty o'clock the funeral services over the 
remains of Capt. T. W. Rose who died on Wednesday from heart trouble.  The 
funeral services were conducted by the Masonic Order with Rev. W. H. shafer 
officiating minister.  The services were held in the Methodist church where the 
deceased had worshipped just two Sundays before.  Mr. Rose leaves two sons L. 
A. and W. R. of Huntington, two daughters Misses Ella and Lily rose at home 
with the faithful and loving wife.  Interment occured in the Rome cemetery.  
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

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