Stanley Rose

Stanley McNeil Rose, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Surry County on Jan. 28, 1931, to John Clinton Rose and Pearl Tolbert Rose. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters, and his grandson Jason King. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis Ray Scott Rose; his sons, Kenneth Rose of Raleigh, Michael Rose, wife Lisa and grandson Harrison of Greensboro; his daughter, Susan R. Vincent of Raleigh; and many special nieces and nephews. He graduated from Franklin High School, Gardner-Webb College and Guilford College, and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was employed by the N.C. Employment Security Commission until his retirement, living in Greensboro and Raleigh. While in Greensboro, he was a member of College Park Baptist Church, in Raleigh a member of Longview Baptist Church, and in Mount Airy a member of First Baptist Church. There will be no formal visitation, and the family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions my be given to First Baptist Church, Mount Airy. A private family graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery at a later date, with Pastor Jay Meadows officiating.