of Omaha, AR
March 23, 1919 - April 13, 2013
James "Arthur" Rose, age 94, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Harrison. Mr. Rose was born March 23, 1919, at Burlington, the son of Jack and Polly (Warren) Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters; and a grandson, Wesley Edwards.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hazel Rose, of the home; two sons, Donald Rose of Russellville and Gene Rose of Lamar; one daughter, Rita Rose, of Omaha; his grandchildren, Melanie of Florida, Matthew, Wendall and Wade of Omaha, Kristy of Conway, April of Jasper, Timothy and Johnathan of Russellville and Alexandria of Dover; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma Jarrett, of Hill City, Kansas; and a host of extended family.
He is best known for owning and operating Rose's DX/H&R Service in Omaha since 1963, where he was happy to tell you stories with a laugh and a smile. He especially loved telling about the 10 point buck he killed at age 85 that scored 160 3/8 on the Boone and Crockett scale and placed 5th at the Big Buck Expo in Little Rock that year. There were always stories of fishing on Long Creek, Bear Creek and Cricket Creek. He served from 1941 to 1947 during World War II as a Master Sgt in the US Air Force, including 1 year in the Philippine Islands.
Services were Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Burlington Baptist Church with Dr. James Bryant speaking.
Burial was in Burlington Cemetery following the services.
Visitation was Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.
Pallbearers were Matthew Rose, Wendall Edwards, Wade Edwards, Johnathan Rose, Timothy Rose, Casey Buck, Joshua Bewley, Forrest White and Leroy Edwards.
Donation in lieu of flowers may be made to the Hospice of the Hills House, 501 E. Sherman, PO Box 1927, Harrison, AR 72601.
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10 Condolence(s)
Jeannette & Don Erter
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Hazel and family, you are in out thoughts and prayers. Arthur will be missed by all that knew him.
Dana (Roberts) David
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lu Leach
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
My deepest sympathies on Aurthur's passing. May God comfort you at this time.
Roger Husser
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
I have been honored to be able to visit and listen to Mr. Arthur from time to time and gain wisdom into life. To someone who enjoyed visits and telling his storied I send my prayers to Mrs . Hazel and the family that you will cherish the memories of just how great he was....... Roger
Doug Flippo
Monday, April 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Diane Huston
Monday, April 15, 2013
I have known Arthur and Hazel my entire life and thought of both of them as like an extra set of Grandparents. As kids when we got a little extra change we wanted to go to the DX station to spend it. It never failed as soon as you hit the front door Arthur was there to greet you with one of his " stories " about hunting for the big buck or catching some enormous fish. I don't think the man ever meet anyone that didn't fall for his charm after talking with him for a few minutes. Omaha will not be the same without seeing Arthur either at the store or meeting him on the road in his old beat up truck. To Hazel and the family , know that Arthur was a very special friend to many generations and he will be missed.
Rest in peace my friend , Heaven gained a special Angel when you went home. God bless the family in this difficult time.Sending love and prayers , Diane
Melissa Sanders
Monday, April 15, 2013
I met Mr. Rose a couple of times. My sympathy for his family.
Cindy Wyatt
Monday, April 15, 2013
Dear Rita, Hazel and family...I was saddened to hear or Mr. Rose' death...I remember stopping in for a pop and candy bar at Rose's DX so many times...He was a great man and will be missed by many.. may God bless and comfort you during this trying time....Cindy (Arnold) Wyatt...Tom Arnold's daughter...
Randy & Virginia Laverty
Sunday, April 14, 2013
What a wonderful man. We are glad we got to know him. Our deepest sympathy.
Randy & Virginia Laverty
Sunday, April 14, 2013
What a wonderful man. We are glad we got to know him. Our deepest sympathy.