John Keith Rose

October 07, 1950 - June 30, 2013

Obituary For John Keith Rose

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.

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September 01, 2020

Tim Kilpatrick

Nancy and Family, I enjoyed talking Wolfpack sports with John. We will keep your family in our prayers and let us or the Knights of Columbus if we can assist your family in any way, we will. Sincerely, Tim Kilpatrick, Field Agent Knights of Columbus
September 01, 2020

Fred Smith

John lived with courage and Faith and optimism. I knew him almost 40 years through being roommates, work, hunting, fishing, and NC State. He was dedicated to his church and family and had splendid demeanor, always helpful and steady. I will miss him a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful wife Nancy and his children.
September 01, 2020

David & Mariann Meleg

Nancy and family: Years ago at LETCO we were young, strong and invincible. But the passage of time has taken yet another Law-Man from our midst. John-boy will always be remembered in our stories. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
September 01, 2020

Jack Roughton

Worked with John a long time , will miss my good friend !!!M
September 01, 2020

Ana

I am so sorry for your loss. The Bible provides comfort during these difficult times. Revelation 21:3,4 states "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". Very soon now, we will never experience losing our loved ones in death. Hope these words give you a new hope.
September 01, 2020

Richard Suggs

My old friend, you will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.