Frederick E. Bose Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frederick Eugene Bose, Sr. (Gene) was born March 22, 1922 in New Homestead, PA. He was the third of 9 children from the union of Anna Brooks and Adolphus Bose. Gene grew up in the New Homestead Section of the city and attended Connelley Trade School during his high school years. Frederick accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and during his young life attended Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God and Christ in Braddock under the pastorate of the late Rev. Chester Allen. Like many young men of his generation he cut his education short to go to work for Hayes Iron & Steel Foundry producing train wheels. Frederick enlisted in the United States Army and served his country with honor during World War II. He was a part of 3 European battles. While in the service Frederick attended the Hampton Institute in Hampton, VA for Art and was privileged to be under the tutelage and teachings of the late Professor Victkor Lowenfield. Back in those days, Frederick was also in the good company of renowned African artist, John T. Biggers. Frederick excelled in Art and since that time has had an art mural displayed at the Hampton University Musuem. With an honorable discharge, Frederick came home and returned to work for the Harbison Walker Brickyard. He also gained employment working construction for several private contractors throughout the years. Frederick retired from Long's Hauling after many years of hard work and dedicated service. Frederick was united in marriage to Sadie Mae Gholson and 3 children were born to this union. They also helped raise 2 daughters from a separate union. Frederick rededicated his life to Jesus Christ and became a member of Mt. Rise Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Steven B. Daniel. As a young man he enjoyed boxing and was a golden glove contender. He joined the family gospel singing group (The Bose family and the Voice of Faith) and enjoyed traveling with the group singing praises unto the Lord. Frederick loved his family dearly and cherished their family reunions. During the summer he would talk up a good game of horseshoes. He also enjoyed gardening and watching the Steelers. Frederick was a humble and kind man who would open his door to feed anyone who was hungry. He was someone who truly loved and respected all. To Our Family He Was Our Patriarch, Our King and Our HERO. Frederick peacefully departed this life on March 14, 2019 at the Southwestern Veterans Center, Pittsburgh, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife; Stepdaughters: Pearl Banks Ford, and Katherine Bose; Siblings: Clement, Daniel, James, Izola Jones, Rose Garth, and Florence Spears. He leaves to cherish his memory, children: Frederick Bose Jr. Kenneth (Loshiel) Bose, and Jacke Bose-Morton; Grandchildren: Pamela, Tina (Tracy), Charmette, James, Dorian, Dorinda (Frank), Nathan (Autumn), Donald Jr., Erik, Dellen, Lony and Adora; 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; Siblings: Charles Bose and Dorothy Lewis (Hampton, VA); nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to numerous to mention.

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Frederick E. Bose

March 22, 1922 - March 14, 2019