Byron “Barney” Bose passed peacefully through the gates of Heaven the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2017, surrounded by his family.
Born August 31st, 1957 in Indianapolis to Donald Wayne Bose and Judith Rose (Bose) Marsh, Barney spent his childhood on Indianapolis’ East side where he attended IPS School #3 and Arsenal Technical High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1975, serving until 1979, an experience that he would carry with him proudly throughout his life.
Barney married his long-time love Vicki (Roberts) Bose in 1981 before welcoming daughters Jaymie (Bose) Hunckler and Sarah Bose in 1982 and 1986, respectively. He proudly bore the moniker “Papaw” to grandchildren Brooke and Aiden Hunckler, the two most recent loves of his life.
In addition to Vicki, Jaymie, Sarah, Brooke and Aiden, Barney is survived by Son-in- Law Brad Hunckler, brother Donald Bose of Indianapolis and sister Sheila Lagle of Westmoreland, Tennesee. He was preceded in death by each of his parents, sister Ellen (Bose) Freeman and brother Dave “Pug” Williamson
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. A grave side Military service will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery
Rose shouse says
Sorry for your loss of Barney. Our prayers and love is with you all.
Adella Sexton says
My deepest condolence to the family. He will be deeply missed by many . You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Linda & Richard Winkle says
You will be missed Barney. Prayers and love for the family.
Mary Mahurin says
Please know I will be thinking about each and every one of you at this difficult time. Prayers and hugs.
Sheila Bose says
I will miss you big brother
Stacey & Rocky Moran says
Sending our love!!!! So very sorry about the loss of such a funny, loving man!!
Jerry and Lori Scott says
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Jen F. says
Barney was the best neighbor anyone could have for many years. You will be missed.
Jeff Penman says
I am very sorry for the lose of Barney to Mrs Vickey and Barney’s kids friends and family I send my prayers. RIP Barney you will truly be missed.