David Jeptha Rose
April 6, 1931 ~ October 26, 2010
David Jeptha Rose II of Rocky Mount and Elm City passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, I. Woodall Rose and Mary Edwards Rose, and brother, Dr. I. Woodall Rose, Jr.
Mr. Rose was a graduate of N.C. State. He was a Seabee in the Naval Reserve, taught school in Gastonia and Wilmington, was Town Clerk of Wrightsville Beach and Volunteer Fire Chief. He retired from the NCDOT as an Inspector of bridge construction. Mr. Rose was a 32nd degree Mason of Lodge #1 in Wilmington and member of the Sudan Shrine. He was also a member of the Roanoke and Tar River Gun Club.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Blunt Rose; and his three sons, David J. Rose III and wife Julie, William Blunt (Bill) Rose and wife Diane, and Daniel Woodall Rose; his brother, George Edwards Rose and wife Wayne; and sister-in-law, Virginia F. Rose. Mr. Rose had six grandchildren, Bear Rose, Casey and Dickie Perreault, Ashley Rose, Jessica Rose, Sarah Rose; one great-granddaughter, Avery Perreault; and special nieces and nephews, Jo Lea, Linda Dixon, Woods and Jane Rose, Missy Rose, Kim and Rudy Hinton, Angie Payne, and Greg and Lisa Joyner.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Rose will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Peter Bynum and Parker Philips officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pineview Cemetery, Section 40 following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or First Presbyterian Church, 153 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27802.
The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice and Palliative Care of Nash General especially Lynn, Nancy, Dorothy, Melinda and Leah as well as Debbie and Dr. McKita for their kindness and special care.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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October 28, 2010 Greenville, SC My condolences to David Roses family Although it has been nearly sixty years since I have seen David, I was very sad to learn of his passing. I lived on Western Avenue near David, George and their family when they lived on Sunset Avenue. I was one year ahead of David in RMHS. I remember David as a quiet, sincere, polite young man who made friends with everyone, and I am sure he continued that manner throughout his life. I look forward to renewing our friendship in the earth made new by our Lord Jesus Christ. May God grant all of you comfort and reassurance in your time of need. Special sympathy to his wife, Joyce, who I also remember from our high school days. Sincerely, Bill Rawls