John Keith Rose, 62, passed away peacefully June 30, 2013 after battling a rare form of kidney cancer. John was born October 7, 1950 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Keith Leroy Rose and Frances Lorraine (McDermott) Rose. He attended N.C. State University and worked for almost 40 years as a Sr. Engineering Technician for Law Engineering (currently AMEC). He loved hunting and fishing, woodworking, fixing things, watching NASCAR, hot sauce, and anything Wolfpack. Most of all, John loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted Catholic and proud member of the Knights of Columbus. John was preceded in death by his father, Keith L. Rose, and brothers Patrick and Timothy. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son James, and daughter Mary Alice of Raleigh; mother, Frances L. Rose of Fayetteville; four brothers, Michael Rose of Fayetteville, Kevin Rose of Rock Fish, Va., James Rose and wife Susan of Fayetteville, and Thomas Rose of Fayetteville; two sisters, Nancy Nichols and husband David of Melbourne, Australia, and Janet Cochran and husband Carl of Montgomery, Ill.; father-in-law James Richmond and mother-in-law Alice Richmond of Durham; brother-in-law Bill Richmond and wife Kris of Franklin; and nieces and nephews Andrew Nichols, Lindsay Rose, Colby Rose and wife Rita, Brian Rose, Adam Rose, Corie Cochran, Jim Richmond, Lang Richmond, and Lake Richmond. A Funeral Mass and interment will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 5th at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2718 Overbrook Drive, Raleigh. The family will receive visitors prior to the service at Our Lady of Lourdes from 3-4 p.m. The celebration of life will continue in the Fallon Center after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CCNC Dedicated to the Fight Fund, Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Mark Yoffe, Alison Casey, and all at the Cancer Centers of NC for their care and support.