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SHAWN M. ROUSE
December 23, 1962 - March 28, 2017
Shawn Miguel Rouse, I, 54, of San Antonio, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 with his wife Claudia Rouse by his side. He was born December 23, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio to the union of John and Betty Rouse.
Shawn was a 1981 graduate of Robert S. Rogers High School. After graduation, he enlisted in active duty in the United States Air Force. He began his military career where he traveled the globe and blazed trails along the way. In 1993 Shawn was named Military Drill and Ceremonies Noncommissioned Officer, Instructor of the Year for the 331st Training Squadron and was awarded his Master Military Training Instructor (Blue Rope). In July of 2000, Shawn was selected for First Sergeant Duty.He received numerous awards and decorations throughout his career, The National Defense Service Medal and The Meritorious Service Medal with 2 clusters to name a few. As a decorated Master Sergeant and 22 years of service, Shawn was honorably discharged in 2003.
Education was a priority to Shawn and after retirement he obtained his Bachelors of Science from Wayland Baptist University. He then went on to obtain his Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. He began workinghis ideal job at American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program as a Director of Client Services. He enjoyed working with veterans and helping to make their lives better. His drive and dedication in this position placed thousands of veterans and their families in homes.
After saving each veteran, one home at a time, he would then release his stress on the golf course. On any given weekend you could find him, Smitty, Larry, Rudy and Clarence talking trash and planning for the next tee time. Shawn’s other passions included cars, Apple gadgets and the Cleveland Cavaliers. But his biggest love was his family. There wasn’t a day he didn’t live for his children. Rather it be coaching or cheering from the sidelines he was their biggest supporter. Dropping words of wisdom along the way to guide them in their lives. Shawn’s charisma and charm could light up a room. His laugh will forever be in our memories.
He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Rouse, Sr.; step-father, Eddie L. Rines; brother, John M. Rouse, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Claudia Rouse; Son, Shaden M. Rouse, Daughter, Shanae M. Rouse; Sons, Shawn M. Rouse, II, and Johnathan M. Rouse; loving mother, Betty Rines; Grandchildren, Shaniya and Sekoe; Sisters, Sheila Bolden and Edwina (Carwein) Hardnett; Brothers, Donnell and Terry Rouse; Step-brother, Michael Peacock; Special Aunt, Bobbie Love; Lifetime friends, Rueben Furr, Lawrence Darrington, and Special friend, Leon “Smitty” Smith.
Throughout childhood Shawn grew up with his cousins and they are like siblings; Linda (Brian) Watts, Cynthia (Kevin) Martin, Angela (Larry) Hall-Buck, Veronica Gibson, James and Paul Gibson.
Visitation: Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M. Prior to service
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 08, 2017
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
TRUE VINE BAPTIST CHURCH
435 S. ELLISON DR.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78245
Susanne
Stein
