of Searcy, AR
September 19, 1945 - July 22, 2022
John W. Rose, 76, of Rose Bud passed away at his home on July 22, 2022 with his wife by his side. He was born in Marianna, Arkansas on September 19, 1945 to the late Jesse Hubert and Laura Ramsey Rose. John was a member of the Rose Bud Church of Christ.
He married his wife, Nellie L. Nickleson on February 10, 1967. John retired from Entergy where he worked as an electrician in their power plant and served our country in the Arkansas Army National Guard.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, George H. ''Pete'', Jesse W., Curtis and Homer Rose and two grandchildren, Tanner and Brooklyn Rose. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Nellie of Rose Bud; two sons, Scott (Kelley) Rose and Steve (Elizabeth) Rose both of Searcy; four grandchildren, Wil (Alyssa) Rose, Riley (Tyler) Mayo, Tyler Rose and Elyn Rose; two great-grandchildren, Tauren and Teagan Mayo; two sisters, Virginia Coates and Evelyn (Jimmy) Bearden, along with many nieces and nephews and many extended family and friends.
John was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all types of sports whether on TV but preferred watching them in person. Fishing was another of his favorite past times and enjoyed doing it with his family whenever he could. He was a big story teller and people enjoyed hearing his stories and some of his biggest fans of his stories are his grandchildren. In his eyes, his grandchildren are very special people and held a special place in his heart.
Services are set for Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel, with Visitation to be held at 10:00AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Rose Bud. All services are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tanner and Brooklyn Rose Memorial Foundation, 125 Tarkington Dr., Searcy, AR 72143.
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20 Condolence(s)
Keith lamb
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
My condolences to the family!! Big John will definitely be missed.
Connie & Mitch Sharp
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
We enjoyed being neighbors with John in Charlotte for several years. Mitch enjoyed his stories and we enjoyed all the garden vegetables they shared with us. They were great neighbors! Prayers for Nellie and the family!
Carla Harrell
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Nellie you and the rest of the family are in our prayers.
Joyce and Ralph Mar
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
I was sad to hear this Johnny and I were such good friends and when I had cancer he was so good to call me or Ralph to see how I was doing. He will be missed.
Penny Coates â¤ï¸
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
With love â¤ï¸
Boyd and Wanda Russell
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Marianna will miss one of her favorite sons. Johnny knew everyone and who they were kin to and kept us all up to date with each other. He was kind and had wonderful memories to share.
Prayers for the Rose family.
Mark Thomas
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Sorry for your loss I have do many great memories of Mr Johnny on cow bayou listening to 8 track tapes in the boat watching yoyos
Debbie Hughes
Monday, July 25, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Johnny’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Johnny. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
George Gary Ramsey
Monday, July 25, 2022
Big John was always a joy to be around. He always made people laugh and enjoyed everyone company. He surely will be missed. Praying for Nellie and the Rose family.
Love you guys.!
Butch &Carol Robb
Monday, July 25, 2022
We are saddened to hear of John passing. Good neighbors back in the days at Marianna. Praying for you Nellie and the rest of the family. Going to miss him on Facebook.
June Moosberg Sherman, Alice Moosberg Steele, Carla Moosberg Winslow
Monday, July 25, 2022
A good friend and many precious memories attached to the Experiment Station in Marianna. Johnny and I have shared memories of the "good old days" and I also remember having Scott and Steve in Sunday School Class when they were little boys! Love to the family!
Ann Davis Fugitt
Monday, July 25, 2022
John was such a good guy. We have been friends since the 50's when our Dad's worked together at the Experiment Station in Marianna. He use to watch Howdy Doody with me every afternoon after school. His Dad use to watch boxing with my Dad . A good Christian man who will be missed by all who knew him
Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Carl & Linda Nickleson
Monday, July 25, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss, May the lord be with all in your time of need. Love you all!
Austin and Joyce Casteel
Monday, July 25, 2022
We LOVE Johnny he was a wonderful caring cousin and friend May GOD WRAP his LOVING ARMS around y'all and give ya'll strength and LOVE and COMFORT and PEACE JESUS LOVES Y'ALL and by his LOVE MERCY AND GRACE HE WILL CARRY Ya'll THROUGH LOVE JOYCE and AUSTIN CASTEEL
Lori Deacon Arnold
Monday, July 25, 2022
Love to all as you learn to live in this world without Big John. He clearly loved his family so much. We will be praying for peace a d comfort for all who loved him.
Mary Mergenschroer
Monday, July 25, 2022
Prayers for this family with love. John was good to bring me fresh vegetables & I even went to a ball game or so with him & Nellie. Fine people who care for sure.
Ben Evans/Jeanie Wilson
Monday, July 25, 2022
We worked with John at WBSES. He was extremely knowledgeable and always entertaining. He was a pleasure to work with and we will keep his family in our hearts and prayers.
Jerry & Janice (Crockett) Burlison
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Our Love and Prayers to Your Family
Martha Duke Manley
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Nellie and Scott,
Words are failing me. I am sorry to learn of Johnny’s passing. Have lost a great friend. Nellie so thankful that each of you were there. Being that he was a Christian pleases me as it should each of you.
Andrew coates
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Always thinking and helping others.