George Edwards Rose
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George Edwards Rose Obituary
George was an avid outdoorsman and bird hunter. He was a longtime member of the Roanoke and Tar River Gun Club. Through the years, George loved training bird dogs. He was a fan and supporter of Wake Forest University. A loving and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and dear friend to many, George will be forever missed and never forgotten.
George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wayne Bulluck Rose; his sons, George Edwards Rose, Jr. and wife, Bethy, and Michael Scott Rose and wife, Mary Hadley; his grandchildren, George Edwards Rose, III, Elizabeth Woodall Rose, Belle Whitaker Rose, and Woodall Hoke Rose; and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate George's life will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Parker Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to George's caretakers, Connie Grant and Dee Pulley and the caring staff at The Lodge of Rocky Mount.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in George's memory to Roanoke and Tar River Gun Club, ATTN: Parker Phillips, PO Box 751, Battleboro, NC 27809.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
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Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Send FlowersDec
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Graveside service
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Rocky MountOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.