Lloyd James Hose

Lloyd James Hose, age 82, of Mattawan, MI, passed away November 25, 2015. He was born February 19, 1933 in Kalamazoo Michigan to the late Charles and Amanda Hose. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elsie (Compton), son, Larry Hose of Paw Paw, daughter, Bonnie (Jerry) Osborne of Mattawan, six grandchildren; Christina of Utah, Theresa (Andy) Jones of Streator, IL, Michael Osborn of Kalamazoo, Scott (Porsha) Osborne of Kalamazoo, Jessica Salazar of Muskegon, and Sherri Hose of Detroit, ten great grandchildren, brother, Duane Hose of Florida, sister, Charlotte King of Paw Paw, along with many nieces and nephews. Lloyd was preceded in death by his son, David Hose, and two brothers; Leslie and William Hose. Lloyd retired in 1995 from Georgia Pacific in Kalamazoo. In his retirement, Lloyd enjoyed working with the Cub Scouts, spending winters in Texas and most of all, tinkering and making things. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 W., Michigan Ave, Paw Paw. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ben Bowater officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Lloyd.

Visitation Tuesday, December 1, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan.