ROCKY MOUNT - Curtis Christman Rose, age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on May 15, 1930, he was the son of the late George S. Rose and Parry Lee Kennedy Rose. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Loretta Rose, Nan Strickland, and Molly Vick; and his brothers, Henry Rose, Garland Rose, Cliff Rose, Ralph Rose, and Merritt Rose.
Curtis enjoyed his retirement by playing golf with many of his friends and also working in his shop and helping Peggy with her garden and flowers. He was a longtime member of Englewood Assembly of God, where he loved fellowshipping with his church family.
Curtis is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy Skinner Rose; his sons, Dale Rose (Ginger) of Castalia, Scott Rose (Nancy) of Rocky Mount, and Chris Rose (Cindy) of Aventon; his grandchildren, Samantha Rose, Christopher Rose, Chelsea Pereira, Crystal Fuller (Bart), and Kelli Kitzmiller (Robert); his four great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law, J.T. Vick; his sisters-in-law, Bell Rose and Myrtle Rose; his fur-baby girl, Gracie; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Curtis' life will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Gerry Blood officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Curtis' memory to Englewood Assembly of God, 2181 S. Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 4/26, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 4/27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Curtis' life will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Gerry Blood officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 4/27, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Rest Easy Uncle Curtis💔😥
Carolyn and I are so sorry for the families loss. Peggy, w e loved Curtis and he was always fun to chat with. He was a good speaker the one time I heard him give his life story at Englewood Assembly of God. He will be missed by us all.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Mr. Curtis from church. He was such a nice man. Ms. Peggy was a big help to me in taking my Mom to the doctor. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
In memory of Curtis Christman Rose, Your beloved family lit a candle
I’m so sorry to hear about Curtis’s passing… He was thought of very well…Praying for God’s comfort, and to ease the pain of his Loved ones and heal their saddened hearts, To guide them and be with them in this time of their loss… 🙏❤️🙏 Rest In Peace Curtis…
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your memories. We send our love and prayers.
our hearts just broken. may curtis rest in piece.no pain he now in heaven playing golf.
I thought a lot of Curtis. I really looked up to him at Lance. He taught me a lot about selling and how to be successful. I will miss him.
I thought a lot of Curtis. I really looked up to him at Lance. He taught me a lot about selling and how to be successful. I will miss him.