Jerry Rose

June 13, 1944 - September 24, 2019

KEGLEY – Jerry Wayne Rose, 75, of Kegley, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Born June 13, 1944 in Princeton, he was the son of the late Richard Rose and Nellie Farley Rose. Jerry was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was a retired residential and commercial painter. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, bowling and he loved working with his fruit trees. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Roger Rose and Richard “Dickie” Rose; great grandson, Caden Rowe; and nephew, Bobby Rose. Survivors include children, Patricia Rose Kinser of Princeton, Billy Gates of Greenville, SC, Tina Rose Jenkins and husband Rick of Kegley, Cindy Rose Lewis and husband Chris of Princeton and Jerry Rose, Jr. and wife Nicole of Kegley; grandchildren, Ashley Lewis, Dylan Jenkins, Travis Lewis, Cody Jenkins, Santana Anderson, Harley Rose and Kaleb Royal; great grandchildren, Larissa Compton, Laken Compton, Lindsey Compton, Emilee Jenkins, Claira Jenkins, Conner Jenkins and Kimber Rose; sister, Sue Cline and husband Wayne of Greensboro, NC; and sisters-in-law, Linda Rose of Princeton and Anna Rose of Archdale, NC. Honoring Jerry’s wishes, the body will be cremated. A private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.