Rose, Robert M Jr., 70, of Tampa, passed away November 6, 2015. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Robert and Mary Rose, Sr. Robert was a Proud and Dedicated Member of the United States Army and served for over 20 years. He loved music and history. Earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America on September 12, 1962. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Martha L. Rose; daughter; Kimberly Somers (Ron); son, Kevin Rose (Susan) and Grandsons, Jake and Will Somers. Three sisters, Pat Blackwell (Jim), Margaret Rutherford (Walter) and Mary E. Kipgen. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeannie Howell. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Robert's life, Saturday, November 21, 2015, 2:00 pm at the Blount & Curry West Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa. He is much loved and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Robert M. Rose, Jr. to the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org). Please sign our online guestbook at www.blountcurrywest.com
