Charles Michael "Mike" Rose

MECHANICSVILLE, VA – ROSE, Charles Michael “Mike”, age 56, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, surrounded by the love of family, after a brief illness. He was born in 1960, in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1982, he moved to Virginia where he worked for Circuit City for 12 years. For the past 16 years he was a Telecommunications Analyst for Anthem.

Mike, a die-hard New York Giants fan, enjoyed football, playing poker and taking family vacations to tropical destinations. He was a very funny, positive and uplifting person; encouraging all those around him. Mike was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend. He was always there for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Paula Maree Sturgill Rose, to whom he married June 10, 1989; daughters, Carlee Nicole Rose and Chelsea Maree Rose; parents, Charles and Daphne Rose of Anderson, South Carolina; brothers, Robert L. Rose (Becky) of Mechanicsville and James L. Rose (Parrish) of Anderson, South Carolina; sister, Sandy L. Rose of Anderson, South Carolina; nieces, Catherine N. Richardson, Jesica P. Walters, Holly M. Rose and Christine L. Rose; mother-in-law, Catherine L. Bowling of Mechanicsville; sister-in-law, Donica Richardson (Bobby) of Quinton; brother-in-law, Steven Sturgill (Jessica) of Florida.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Ken Drumheller Gastric Cancer Fund, https://www.bsvaf.org/drumhellerdonate or Cheryl Watson Memorial Free Clinic, 8209 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 9, 2016, from 5 – 8 pm at Woody Funeral Home – Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 am at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Thank you for making us laugh for all these years. “SABADA”