Listeners to KOXE 101.3 FM learned Tuesday that longtime radio personality Barry Rose is preparing to step away from the radio biz to enjoy retirement.

Rose has spent a total of 46 years behind the microphone including stops at five stations in his native Canada. But it was Brownwood’s KOXE/KBWD where Rose spent the last 27 years, entertaining listeners in the mid-day time slot, and serving as host of the “Halfway Home Show”.

“Barry is one of the most prepared, knowledgeable and talented on air personalities that we have ever had.  He is well known and respected by artists and agents all over Texas and beyond.  We have all been extremely fortunate to have him here in Brownwood for all of these years. He will be greatly missed”. Station manager Mitchell Dillard

Rose’s final day is Thursday, June 30. Listeners are invited to wish him well, or request your favorite song, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, by calling 646-1013 or look him up on Facebook at Barry Rose.

IN THE PHOTO:  Station Manager Mitch Dillard (left) presented Barry Rose with a token of appreciation for his many years of service during a retirement party Tuesday afternoon at KOXE/KBWD.