Richard Reece Rose

Richard Reece Rosewas born in Detroit, Michigan on August 23, 1950 the son of the late Arthur and Geneva White Rose.On July 17, 1976 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Stricklin, who survives.Mr. Rose was a Field Appraiser for the Hardin County Assessor\'s Office for 22 years, a Director for the Hardin County Farm Bureau and a member of the Iron Workers Union Local 477. He was a graduate of the University of North Alabama and had lived in Florence, Alabama and most recently the Big Ivey Community in Savannah, Tennessee.Mr. Rose departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the age of 61 years, 4 months, 16 days.In addition to his wife, Rebecca, he is survived by a daughter, Melanie Rose Tillman and husband Jeremy of Houston, Texas; a son, Derek Rose of Huntsville, Alabama; a brother, Keith Rose and wife Kathy of Florence, Alabama; a niece, Hannah Rose and nephew Zachary Rose both of Florence, Alabama; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.