DANNY ROSE
Danny Rose, 66, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1955, in Connersville, to Lester and Martha Rose.
Danny was a graduate of Connersville High School. After high school, he attended Indiana University East, where he obtained a degree in business.
On August 12, 1988, Danny married the love of his life, Debbie Taylor, in Connersville. Throughout the years, they cherished the time spent with their children and grandchildren, family vacations, and the many miles they had hiked together.
Danny was an avid sports player. He loved a good game of tennis, baseball, basketball, and many other sports. He had won many awards for tennis, basketball, and baseball throughout his years of playing. He loved to teach his grandchildren to play all the sports he enjoyed. Danny also enjoyed riding his bicycle and jogging. Danny always enjoyed being around others.
Danny owned and operated his own business as a contractor and painter. He remodeled many homes in town and the surrounding areas. He had also worked for 18 years at Duke Realty in Indianapolis, where he did custom painting of businesses and factories. He was a perfectionist in interior and exterior painting. He was one that enjoyed working to the fullest, and always had a smile on his face while doing it.
Along with his parents and wife of 33 years, he will be greatly missed by his children, Kylie (Mike) Bennett and Jeremiah (Marissa) Mitchell; grandchildren, Baylie Spurlock, Maggie Mae Spurlock, Sophie Spurlock, Ron Spurlock, Alexus (Jordan) Beasley, Justus Parvis, Payton Pike, Alyssa Pike, Colton Mitchell, and Easton Mitchell; a sister, Debbie (Mike) Dye; a brother, Gale Rose; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Danny was preceded in death by a niece, Mindy Jo Frye, and his brother-in-law, Danny Russell.
Visitation for Danny will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Park Road Christian Center, 120 W. 25th St., Connersville, Indiana 47331. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., at the church, with Reverend Phil Marcum officiating. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.
Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be assisting with the arrangements.