Stephen Rouse Obituary
Stephen Rouse, age 84, of Nashville, Tennessee transitioned peacefully on Friday, October 14 at VA Hospital Campus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Stephen was born to the union of Mr. & Mrs. Washington and Mage Rouse in the Robertson County, Springfield, Tennessee; they later re- located to Gary, IN.
Stephen attended Lincoln Grade School and William A Wirt High School Gary, IN. After school he joined the United States Navy receiving an Honorable Discharge. He had extensive training with the fire department in Gary, where he eventually became Battalion Fire Chief retiring after 20 years. He moved back to Nashville becoming employed with the State of Tennessee Fire Department, retiring after 20 years as State Fire Marshall.
Stephen leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted, Bertha L. Rouse, Nashville, TN; two sons, Stephens Jr. (Shari) Rouse, Nashville, TN; Michael Rouse, Nashville, TN; daughter, Robyn (Michael, dec.) Sims, Denver, Co., brother, Alford Payne; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A very special friend Mr. Tillman Payne. A host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, October 29, 2022, 10-11 with funeral to follow at Pennington Fellowship Church 2745 Pennington Bend Rd. 37214. Entombment Springhill Cemetery.
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Martha Kimbrough
May 5, 2024
Sorry to hear about Cousin Steve. Love ans memories of a lifetime.
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Teresa Humphreys Travis
November 1, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a good man. I have known him since 1976. He was one of my Dad's best friends. Dad always worked on his lawn mowers and Steve lived close by. In later years Steve always checked on Mom and Dad and I am forever grateful for his kindness. He was a member of our church and in Mom and Dad's Sunday School class. He will be greatly missed by many. Fly High Steve! RIP. Lots of Love, Teresa Humphreys Travis
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