Robert Earle Rouse, 89, of Largo, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL. He was born in Bloomington, IL and he was a longtime winter resident of Florida.
He served his country Merchant Marine during World War II. He was in Customer Service in the machinery industry for many years. He was a member of the Reading Southern Baptist Church. And was a Mason for over 50 years. He loved being with his family, enjoyed doing yard work and really liked to dance. He sang with a number of barbershop quartets over the years and loved to play the organ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Alice Rouse. He is survived by his sons, Gary of Madeira Beach, FL, Thomas and Marc of Cincinnati, OH; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and Dottie Scanlon, a very good friend and companion.
Services will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery with military honors.
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. He was so great to call his sister on the 10th of each month. She always looked forward to hearing from him and getting all the news. Wonder what they are talking about now.
A Christian man and a family man with a fine sense of humor. We will miss him.
Many fond memories.
My Dad was an honorable man and a good father who worked very hard to provide for his family.He taught me right from wrong and to respect others. He worked two jobs for most of his younger years. We didn’t have a lot but we had what we needed. We were not able to spend a lot of time together but we had fun when we did. As we all got older we were able to spend more time together and became very close. we especially enjoyed family time together. I loved and respected him. He was my father and he was my friend. Rest in heavenly peace.
ONLY MET BOB A FEW TIMES AT THE CHICKEN. BUT FROM THAT I COULD TELL HE WAS A NICE GUY, FUN TO TALK TO.HIS BOYS ARE JUST LIKE HIM.
A class act. He will be missed.
A class act, he wil be missed.