Obituary

Mr. Richard Gary Rossey, 67, a resident of Murfreesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Rossey was born May 27, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania to Richard Ellsworth Rossey and Frances Mildred Pence Rossey. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Gleason Rossey, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. They were able to share 45 years of their lives together, along with their children and grandchildren. Mr. Rossey later retired from his position as a deputy warden in Louisiana, so that he and his wife could move closer to their children. Kathleen spoke in his memory sharing that, “We were so grateful that going to dinner with our children didn’t involve luggage.” The family will celebrate the life of Mr. Rossey Friday, November 11, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Leanna Church of Christ in Murfreesboro with Kevin Dye officiating. They wish to share memories of their loved one, during the visitation Friday evening from 4:00-7:00 P.M. before the service. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind two children to share his legacy, Richard James Rossey and Candy Smathers of Murfreesboro, and Lisa Marie Rossey and Tammy Ratliff of Johnson City, TN; his grandchildren: Sara Caitlyn Sunday and Zachary Gary Rossey; a niece: Carol Nelson; cousins: Lynn Rossey, Bonnie Switoyus, and Patricia Emerick. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cremationsocietyoftn.com