Service Details
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018
VISITATION: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION: 11:00a.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
INTERMENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SOUTHERN WISCONSIN VETERANS CEMETERY IN UNION GROVE
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 AT 2:00 p.m.
Born February 2, 1946, at home, in Drew, Mississippi, to the late Albert Roscoe Sr. & Dessierea Roscoe. He lived most of his life in Racine, WI. Amos Roscoe transitioned at his home, surrounded by family in Racine, Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
As a child, Amos attended Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. In June of 1966, Amos graduated from Hunter Highschool in Drew MS. He immediately joined the U.S. Army, where he served in Vietnam until November of 1968.
Amos was no stranger to work. He was an employee of Ekco in Chicago, Illinois for 17 years. He also worked for the Duck Farm in Franksville, WI. from 1987-1992. Amos retired after providing home health care to Mr. Myron after 3 years.
After retirement, he enjoyed visiting the wood shop where he carved and created unforgettable mirrors and other pieces. Amos was very talented; he had an undying love for music, playing the piano, harmonica & the guitar. And we cannot forget those mean leg dancing movements & toe tapping.
Amos utilized his gift of comedy & joke telling to place a smile on the face of others, despite how he felt physically.
Amos was preceded in death by his father & his mother: Albert Roscoe Sr. & Dessierea Roscoe; one sister: Minnie McGee.
Amos married his companion of 33 years, Annie Mae Roscoe of Racine, WI. on August 23, 2014. Amos leaves to cherish his amazing wife, Annie Mae Roscoe; one son: Demarlo (Mandi) Freeman of Union City, TN.; three daughters: Ivy Grimes of Yorkville, IL.; Rose Maria (Donald) Johnson of Shreveport,LA; Sharon Roscoe of Lombard, IL.; Latasha Green of Racine, WI.; four step-children: Carolyn Bell, Daniel Bell, Anita Bell & Angles Barber; Amos was blessed to have a total of thirty grandchildren, two great- grandchildren & one special grandson; Jonquan “Jon Jon” Bell. Amos also leaves two brothers: William (Ora) Roscoe of Chicago, IL.; Albert Roscoe Jr. of Milwaukee WI.; five sisters: Jerry D. Horen of Chicago, IL.; Lucille Hood of Racine, WI.; Dorothy Smith of Harvey, LA.; Dorris J. Roscoe of Racine, WI.; Della Mae Johnson of Chicago, IL.; one uncle: Jimmie also known as Jimbo or Ozel Upchurch of Chicago, Il.; he also leaves two very special friends: Oscar Davis & Hazel Norman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Amos was strong, he wasn’t a man of pity & he persevered until the end.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, January 20, 2018 for a visitation 10-11 a.m. A service celebrating Amos’ life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor A.W. Scaife officiating. His interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
SHALONDA BELL AKA LALA says
PAPA I WILL FOREVER AND ALWAYS LOVE U! LOVE UR GRANDDAUGHTER LALA!!💋💯💔🙏🏾
Carolyn Bell says
Your forever Big baby!!LOVE U
Chenell Slusher says
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
Philippians 2:10
R.I.H
TERRLLL HOOD says
Just wanna say I LOVE U and I’m really going mis u and me u and Annie Mae knew I was your favorite nephew lol but u loved all your nieces and nephew but I felt the bond we had LOVE U
Altovise (Roscoe) Lupo says
Uncle Amos you always put a smile on my face every since I was a little girl. That’s the type of person you were, always making people feel better after seeing you.
RIH
Altovise aka “Tasha”
Ellen says
Missing you already Uncle Amos as Big Baby would say THE BLOCK will never be the same.
Linda Mullins says
Sorry for your loss
LaDorris says
I will never forget all of the wisdom & jokes you shared. Thanks for teaching those around you how to survive when life gets tough. I’ll surely miss seeing you.
Angie Barber says
I’m going to miss you calling me moochina and the girls baby moochina I love you and always will your moochina
jessica (jbone) wilson says
my condolemces go out to the family amos was a good friend of ours this is still a shock just so you know you will be in our prayers
Anita Bell says
I can hear you now asking me do you have a half of second lil baby you look like a baboon and talk like a ape and crack up laughing I love you sure going to miss your laugh
Wilma Hayes and family says
Sending my condolences to the famil
TYLERBELL AKA KINGLILGLO says
I didn’t even kno u like that but ur in a better place now 😭😘😘😻😻😻😿 r.i.h
Hosea v Merritt cobb says
This is hosea Merritt i am so deeply sad and sorry for your loss he was a very good honest God fearing many he touch everyone who knew him may the Lord Jesus Christ help y’all through these crisis amen
Hosea v Merritt cobb says
I am so very deeply sorry for your loss may God be with the family
Nickoyah Williams says
My love and prayers goes out to the entire family. May God bless and strengthen you. Love your cousin in Chicago, Nickoyah (Nikki)
JoAnn McMorris says
My prayers go out the family.
D,V &D says
Papa Amos , you always had the jokes to bring a smile to everyones face regardless of what was going on. You are a very special person and now you have received your wings and are among the Angels watching over all of us. Feeling truly blessed to have known you and have been in your presence, R.I.P . Papa love always.
Sharon howard says
Love and missed R.I.P
Tamara & Family says
Our condolences to you all…R.I.H Mr Amos
Damien (the president) says
P Coltrane… I appreciate the man you were for my family and me. You taught me what it takes to be a real man, and I’ll never forget your humorous yet valuable teachings. You’ll always be here with me so missing you is a facade… I keep your lessons closer than than anyone can phantom. Thank you young fella.
Tammy Carr says
Rest in heaven Amos. It was a pleasure ever knowing you. ❤