Vester Ray “Spunk” Rose, 71, of Connersville, passed away Monday morning at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 31, 1951 in Connersville, the only child of Vester and Floene Fields Rose.
Vester received an associate’s degree from Ivy Tech as well as his paralegal license.
Early in his adult life, he worked for Batesville Casket Company. For over twelve years, he was employed at Philco-Ford/Visteon, working in several departments. Following Visteon, he was employed for J&J Janitorial Services in Richmond.
He was also a supervisor for Ceta which provided mowing and restoration for public lands such as cemeteries.
Vester enjoyed attending Bible studies and had attended 29th Street Church of God.
A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved riding his motorcycle, going on numerous Laconia Bike Week trips in New Hampshire, and attending Sturgis Bike Week.
When he wasn’t riding his motorcycle, Vester enjoyed taking his dogs for rides in his car. He also spent time attending concerts.
A family man, Vester loved telling stories to his family and being Santa for his grandchildren.
Survivors include four children: Joshua (Jackie) Williams of Connersville, Jodi Pyles of Rushville, Indiana, Angel (Tim Neukam) Rose of Connersville, and Sean Rose of Connersville; eleven grandchildren: Treasure, Trinitee, and Jarrett Isaacs, Timmy and Ezekiel Neukam, Santana and Jacob Pyles, Morgan Head, Maylyn (Devon) Hamilton, Shaylyn and Dennis Sidell; four great grandchildren: RJ Oscar Ray Hendry, Lovella Hyatt, Jonah Able Pyles, and Lorelai Head; former wife and friend, Charlotte Smoker AKA “Lucy Rose” of Connersville; a dear friend, Russell “Doc” Holiday of New Hampshire; and several cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an uncle, Herbert Raymond Fields, and an aunt, Opal Jean Fields.
Friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Venable officiating.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.