James M. "Jimbo" Rose passed away suddenly December 4, 2008.� Born July 23, 1948 in Lockport he was the son of the late Fredrick and Cecelia (Watkins) Rose.� Jimi served in the US Marine Corp. from 1967 to 1969 in Vietnam.� Upon discharge he worked at Harrison Radiator in production for 30 years and retired as a foreman.� Jimi was a member of the VFW and Marine Corp. League and enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, football of which he was an avid Raiders fan.� He lived life to the fullest and also enjoyed riding his Harley Davison.

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Jimi is survived by his son Terrance "Terry" (Karla) Rose of Phoenix and daughter Cecelia "CJ" Rose of Lockport; grandfather of Lincoln and Madison; brother of David Timothy (Wilma) Watkins of Texas, Don (Theresa) Watkins, Mary (James) Kiner both of Lockport and the late Cecelia McClain, Fredrick Rose, Jr., Rebecca Robinson and Keith Rose; nephew of Frank "Skip" Rose of Canada, Frances Blackman of Lockport and Rita Rose of California; also survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Relatives and friends may call Tuesday 11 to 1pm at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will be held� �Tuesday at1pm.� Interment will be in Cold Spring Cemetery.

Visitation

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 11-1 PM

Services

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 1 PM