Earl Rose
Earl Rose, age 87, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home.
He was born October 3, 1936 in Whitley County, KY, to the late Caleb and Joie Lambdin Rose.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Hagan; one sister, Juanita Anderson; two brothers, James Rose, and Clyde Rose; and two nephews, Jerry Holloway, and Cale Rose.
Earl was a member of the Jellico Church of God of the Mountain Assembly for many years and he worked at International Paper in Cleveland, OH. He truly loved his church family and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Rose of Williamsburg, KY; one daughter, Tammy Douglas (Allen) of Williamsburg, KY; two grandchildren, Kelly Moses (Jonathan) of Williamsburg, KY, and Cooper Douglas of Williamsburg, KY; one great-grandson, Isaac Moses; three sisters, Dora Holloway of Williamsburg, KY, Joann Brown (Johnny) of Williamsburg, KY, and Betty Moses (Dean) of Williamsburg, KY; two brother, Billy Rose of Williamsburg, KY, and Carl Rose (Della) of Williamsburg, KY; brother-in-law, Cecil Moses (Penny); five nieces; five nephews; several great-nieces; several great nephews; and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Funeral service was Friday, March 22, at the Ellison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Landes, Rev. Ray Landes, Rev. Harold Long, and Bro. Cecil Moses officiating.
Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Graveside service was Saturday, March 23, at the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Richard Moses, Tim Moses, Keith Moses, Kevin Moses, Michael Moses, and Caleb Rose.
Honorary pallbearers were Tony Sharp, Sam McCullah, Kenny Ivey, Johnny Brown, Dean Moses, Jeff Ellis, and D. J. Osborne.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.ellisonfh.com.
Ellison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.





