ROSE, Elmer Gene, age 72 of Xenia, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Rose and Creassie Taulbee; sisters, Shirley Taulbee and Geraldine Fink. He is survived by his mother, Leola Rose; daughter, Tina Rose; son, Rodney (Debbie) Rose; granddaughter, Laci Rose; sisters, Phyllis Taulbee, Delphia Baker, Allie (Mike) James, Mildred (Courtney) Taulbee, Linda (John) Reynolds; brothers, Ray Taulbee, Cliff (Mary) Rose, Rick (Sue) Rose, Chuck (Janice) Rose and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was an electrician and retired from Dayton Mental Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. with interment to follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service on Monday. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.