Gary Randall Rose

Gary “Randy” Rose was born May 29, 1957 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the union of Joda Junior Rose and Dorris Gene Rose. He was the youngest of three brothers. Where he lived his life out until his death on December 10, 2024 at age 67.

Randy graduated from the Morgantown High School Class of 1975. During his young adult life, Randy became an equipment operator for local mining companies. Aging in life, he sought a new career path, salesman for Standard Hydraulics, which he was still employed with until the Lord called him home.

Randy was a simple, easy-going man. Loved the fundamental things in life: God, family, his dogs, telling a story, good food, being in the woods hunting with his son, any dirt or asphalt car racing, and old vehicles.

But his true pride and joy was Travis, his son, best friend, and buddy. But when Travis married Laura, Randy was delighted to have a new member to the family, and when his only grandson, Tucker, was born, oh, how he glowed and boasted about the new grandson. Randy cherished every moment spent with his family by the stories he would tell people.

Randy is survived by his son Travis and wife Laura, grandson Tucker, oldest brother Larry and wife Barbara, dog Piston, Friend Sandy Rose, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother David Rose, nephew Daniel A. Rose, and pet Hoss.

A viewing and memorial service will be held at Fred L Jenkins Funeral Home at 10 S High Street Morgantown on December 19, 2024. The viewing will be 1:00 to 3:00 with memorial service starting at 3:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Preston County Animal Shelter at 278 Poor Farm Road Kingwood, WV 26537.