Charles Edward “Eddie” Rose, age 69, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Charles “Charlie” Daniel Rose and Agnes Pauline Reed Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Charles Daniel Rose; and one sister, Norma Lee Sluss.
Eddie was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. During his time in service he received the following decorations and citations; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was the owner and operator of Metal Builders Inc. He was of the Baptist Faith, a member of the Johnson City VFW and loved to mow his yard.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Robin Rose; mother-in-law, Oveda Evans; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy Evans and husband Roger Garland; one niece, Debbie Wilson; one nephew, Tim Sluss and wife Marylou; and several great nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Chip White, Benny Stout, Earl Willis, TA Wilson, Linda Fowler, and Marsha Barnett for all their love and care shown to Eddie and his family.
Arrangements especially for Mr. Rose and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
