Paul Rosamond

Funeral services for Paul H. Rosamond, age 91 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2015 at First Baptist Church Dallas with Dr. Robert Jeffress and Rev. Alan Lynch officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., prior to the service at the church.

Paul went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 9, 2015 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was born August 26, 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, son of William Sam Rosamond and wife Elizabeth Ann Horschler. He married Betty Frances Growe on May 8, 1943 shortly before leaving for Cadet Officer Training preparing to be shipped overseas as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy, France. Paul landed on Utah Beach with the 80th Division famed 317th Infantry on August 5, 1944 and participated in General Patton's 3rd army advance across Northern France. He was severely wounded being awarded a Purple Heart with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, 3 bronze service stars, and various military ribbons. His wounds included the loss of his left thumb and index finger, among other life-threatening wounds. However, by God's providence, Paul returned home to his lovely wife and they enjoyed almost 71 years together until Betty passed away March 31, 2014. The happy couple was blessed with 3 children, David, Larry, and Sherry. Betty and Paul joined First Baptist on July 15, 1945 after hearing the fiery new preacher, W.A. Criswell. They reared their children in FBC and felt greatly rewarded to see all three trust in Jesus as Savior, and be baptized by Dr. Criswell. Paul was ordained as a deacon in 1966, he and Betty taught in Young Marrieds, and were active members until health issues prevented their attendance. Mr. Rosamond joined New York Life Insurance Company as an agent in 1950 and continued until he retired. Paul is remembered for selling insurance to protect the living, but more importantly for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ that others might know the assurance of eternal life in Him.

Survivors include two sons, David Frank Rosamond and wife Lerria of Dallas, and Larry Rosamond and wife Dee of Sulphur Springs; one daughter, Sherry Lynne Hargrove and husband, Alan of Dallas. Grandchildren include Michaelia Brown and Israel, Miranda Jones and Nolan, Preston Rosamond and Shelli, Julie Locatis and Kirk, Jennie Ambrose and Robert, Jonathan Rosamond and Jane, Jordan Hahn and Jenna, Jennifer Grumbles and Tim, Tiffany Hargrove Broyles and Dave, Natalie Hargrove Maybee and Scott, Hillary Hargrove Mangano and Jordan, and Brittany Hargrove. Great grandchildren include Shaina, Skylar and Cade Brown, Price Rosamond, Nicholas Locatis, Lucas Locatis, Ava Grace Ambrose, Aubrey Rose Hahn, Savannah Grumbles, Walker Grumbles, Lily and Adelyn Mangano, and Olivia and Blake Broyles. Paul is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Rosamond of St. Louis Missouri, five nieces and nephews, and their children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ben A. Rosamond.