Lee Allan Rose, age 84, of Kingston passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Rockwood.  He was born June 5, 1939 in Dyllis and was a graduate of South Harriman High School, class of ’57. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Harriman.

 

Lee served his country proudly during the Vietnam War as a Military Police.  He retired after 20 years as an Army Staff Sergeant after receiving several Bars, Awards, Medals and Letters of Appreciation and Commendations during his military career.  After returning to Roane County, he became employed by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency and retired as a Regional Manager for the State of Tennessee.

 

Preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Jaquita Rose; grandson, Chad Carter; parents, Noah & Dovie Rose; and several siblings. 

 

 

SURVIVORS

 

Daughter                 Kelly Rose of Kingston

 

Sons                         Richard Rose & wife, Brigitte of Lawton, Oklahoma

                                 Donald Rose & wife, Diana of Plato, Missouri

 

Step-daughter          Elizabeth Morton & husband, Rob of Jacksonville, Florida

 

5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren                     

 

Special Friend              Lawrence Losh of Oak Ridge

 

Several extended family members and friends

 

The family will receive friends 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Fraker Funeral Home with military honors conducted at 5:00 pm, by the Roane County Honor Guard. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 am, at Roane Memorial Gardens with Rev. Garvin Walls officiating.  Online register book can be signed at www.Frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of the arrangements.