Phillip "Buddy" Rose

Phillip “Buddy” Rose, 76, of Knightstown, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1942 in Knightstown the son of Homer and Edna (Stone) Rose.

Buddy retired from UAW/Ford Motor Company in 2004 after 43 years of service. He also served as town Judge for Knightstown for 18 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Berlin. Buddy was a member of the Knightstown Christian Church, American Legion Post #152, Masonic Lodge Golden Rule #16, UAW Local #1111 and the UAW International Union along with many other organizations.

He is survived by his children, son, Arthur Raymond Rose, daughter, Amy Denise (Bob) Ellis; grandchildren, Antonia Kristine Rose, Corey Austin Roland and Caleb Arthur Roland; great grandchildren, Rilee Mackenzie-Rose Roland, Annabelle Kristine Rose, Austin William Roland, Cooper Emery Roland and Josephine Rose Rossman; sister, Deanna (Roger) Griffin; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Juanda Denise (Barnes) Rose; grandson, Clayton Ross Roland; brothers, Ernest, Jimmy, Farris, Lawrence, Bob, Art, Carlee, and Cecil; sisters, Magleina, Elizabeth, Nadine and Jackie.

Visitation will be from 2-6 PM Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Masonic Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday with the funeral immediately following. Richard Thayer will be officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Knightstown American Legion Post #152 along with a contingent of the U.S. Army in Glen Cove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Golden Rule Lodge #16, c/o Larry Selvidge, 209 N McCullum Street, Knightstown, IN 46148. Condolences and memories of Buddy may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .