Walter “Wally” Scott Rose, 51, of Alum Creek died Saturday, July 21, 2007 as a result of an apparent heart attack he had while bicycling on Wednesday with the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycle Club. Wally was a chemical operator at Clearon Corporation in South Charleston with over 30 years of service. He loved bicycling, which he enjoyed for over 15 years and was a member of the Mountain State Wheelers Bicycle Club. He had also coached baseball for the Mountaineer Little League for several years.
He is survived by his: Daughter: Kasey Rose of Cross Lanes; Son: James Rose of Alum Creek; Mother: Pearl Rose of Nitro; Sister: Susie Chapman of Alum Creek; Brother: David Rose of South Charleston;
Funeral service will be at 2:00 Wednesday July 25, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Minister Charles McKinney officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to the M.S. Society West Virginia Division #2 Players Club Dr. Suite 104 Charleston, WV 25311 which was the organization that Wally fund raised for by participating in their annual bike ride. The family would like to give a special thank you to the bicycle club, hospital staff and other friends for their support and kindness during this difficult time especially to nurse Jamie Spencer for his outstanding support and care.