Thomas Rose, Jr., age 80, of Corbin, died Friday, August 30, 2013 in the Corbin Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was a son of the late Thomas and Flossie Taulbee Rose, born to them on April 8, 1933 in Campton, Kentucky.
Thomas was a retired Steel Mill Crane Operator where he worked for over 35 years; a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church in Corbin; a member of the Cumberland
Valley Masonic Lodge #751 F. & A. M. of Gray, Kentucky; and a Past Master of the South Lyon Masonic Lodge #319 F. & A. M. of South Lyon, Michigan.

On February 12, 1955, he united in marriage to Ernestine Jones, and to this union two sons: Thomas Wayne and Terry Glenn were born.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers: Willard Rose, Sammy Rose, Hurgal Rose and Ray Rose; and by one sister: Daisy Waters; and his three sisters-in-law: Thelma Rose, Velma Rose and Jewel Rose; and by his three brothers-in-law: Roy Burton, Paul Waters and Albert Rose.

Thomas is survived by his loving family: his loving wife of over 58 years: Ernestine Jones Rose of Corbin. His two sons: Thomas Wayne Rose and wife, Patricia of Brighton, Michigan; and Terry Glenn Rose of Chicago, Illinois.
His two grandchildren: Christina Rose and Justin Rose.
His great granddaughter: Mya Hock.
His brother: L.G. Rose and wife, Heneretta of Corbin.
His two sisters: Mavis Burton of Campton, Kentucky; and Carrie Lee Rose of South Lyon, Michigan.
His sister-in-law: Donna Rose of Florida.
A host of nieces and nephews; and many other loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and other relatives, and dear friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Thomas Rose, Jr. will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Lester and Rev. Jack Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in the Barbourville Cemetery.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Greg Rose, Greg Fisher, Jimmy Smith, John Begley, Roy Burton, Jr., and Keenan Jones.
Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the: Good Hope Baptist Church Family.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.

The Rose family will receive friends on Tuesday after 6:00 P.M. at the Hopper Funeral Home, and after 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday until the funeral hour.

There will be a Masonic Service on Tuesday evening at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home conducted by the Cumberland Valley Masonic Lodge #751 F. & A. M. of Gray.

For those who wish, Memorial Contributions may be made to the: Good Hope Baptist Church in Corbin; Tri-County Hospice; or Hospice of the Bluegrass, in loving Memory of Thomas Rose, Jr.