Noel Dwight Rose, 80 of Mt. Olive passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, after a brief illness. Dwight was born on April 28, 1935 in Wayne County to the late Noel Braxton and Ida Mae Fulghum Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Noel Dwight Rose, Jr.
Dwight grew up in Wayne County. He was a proud member of the United States Army. Dwight married the love of his life, Patricia Jernigan on March 1, 1958 at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church. He remained loyal to her to the end as she continues to fight her battle with Alzheimer's. Pat and Dwight had two children, Noel Dwight and Sharon Elizabeth. Dwight worked as a salesman for Tharrington Industries from 1975 until his retirement in 1997.
Dwight was a past Master and fifty year member of the Mill Creek Masonic Lodge #125 in Newton Grove. He was currently of the 32nd degree. Dwight received the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Patriotic Achievement in 1965 from US Senator Jesse Helms. He was also a charter member of the Jordan's Chapel Fire Department, where he served as Chief from 1965- 1974. He retired in 1985. He was President of the Wayne County Firemen's Association in 1974-1975 and in 1976 he was awarded the G. Edgar Summerlin Fireman of the Year Award. Dwight was also certified as an Ambulance Attendant for Wayne County.
Dwight was a dedicated member of Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, having joined in 1961. He served faithfully as Sunday School Director, Assistant Sunday School Director, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, Usher, Deacon, Trustee and Men's Sunday School teacher for many years. He and Pat were very devoted to their service there and enjoyed many social events with their church family. In later years, during Pat's illness, Dwight enjoyed visiting with the shut-ins of the church.
Dwight is survived by his wife, Patricia Jernigan Rose, his daughter, Sharon Rose Britt and husband The Honorable John M. Britt, of Tarboro, and his grandson, his pride and joy, John M. Britt, Jr., of Tarboro. He is also survived by his sister, Cherry Hinson, brother, Max Rose, and his cousin, Garry Price, who was more like a brother to him. He also leaves Gabriela Blalock, his caregiver, friend, and “adopted daughter". The family wishes to thank the staff at The Fountains at the Albemarle in Tarboro for their love and care during the final days of Dwight's life.
A service to honor the life of Dwight Rose will be held at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., with burial following at Wayne Memorial Park . Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, 5663 US Hwy 13 S, Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365 or the Masonic Children's Home, 600 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, or Calvary Episcopal Church Rectors Discretionary Fund, 411 E. Church Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. The family will receive visitors at the Rose home 5941 US Hwy 13 South, Mount Olive, North Carolina, or at the Britts' home in Tarboro.
A service of West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove.
Source: web. West & Dunn Funeral Home. Accessed 17 Jan 2019. Retrieved from www.westanddunn.com
Dwight grew up in Wayne County. He was a proud member of the United States Army. Dwight married the love of his life, Patricia Jernigan on March 1, 1958 at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church. He remained loyal to her to the end as she continues to fight her battle with Alzheimer's. Pat and Dwight had two children, Noel Dwight and Sharon Elizabeth. Dwight worked as a salesman for Tharrington Industries from 1975 until his retirement in 1997.
Dwight was a past Master and fifty year member of the Mill Creek Masonic Lodge #125 in Newton Grove. He was currently of the 32nd degree. Dwight received the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Patriotic Achievement in 1965 from US Senator Jesse Helms. He was also a charter member of the Jordan's Chapel Fire Department, where he served as Chief from 1965- 1974. He retired in 1985. He was President of the Wayne County Firemen's Association in 1974-1975 and in 1976 he was awarded the G. Edgar Summerlin Fireman of the Year Award. Dwight was also certified as an Ambulance Attendant for Wayne County.
Dwight was a dedicated member of Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, having joined in 1961. He served faithfully as Sunday School Director, Assistant Sunday School Director, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, Usher, Deacon, Trustee and Men's Sunday School teacher for many years. He and Pat were very devoted to their service there and enjoyed many social events with their church family. In later years, during Pat's illness, Dwight enjoyed visiting with the shut-ins of the church.
Dwight is survived by his wife, Patricia Jernigan Rose, his daughter, Sharon Rose Britt and husband The Honorable John M. Britt, of Tarboro, and his grandson, his pride and joy, John M. Britt, Jr., of Tarboro. He is also survived by his sister, Cherry Hinson, brother, Max Rose, and his cousin, Garry Price, who was more like a brother to him. He also leaves Gabriela Blalock, his caregiver, friend, and “adopted daughter". The family wishes to thank the staff at The Fountains at the Albemarle in Tarboro for their love and care during the final days of Dwight's life.
A service to honor the life of Dwight Rose will be held at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., with burial following at Wayne Memorial Park . Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, 5663 US Hwy 13 S, Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365 or the Masonic Children's Home, 600 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, or Calvary Episcopal Church Rectors Discretionary Fund, 411 E. Church Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. The family will receive visitors at the Rose home 5941 US Hwy 13 South, Mount Olive, North Carolina, or at the Britts' home in Tarboro.
A service of West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove.
Source: web. West & Dunn Funeral Home. Accessed 17 Jan 2019. Retrieved from www.westanddunn.com
Noel Dwight Rose, 80 of Mt. Olive passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, after a brief illness. Dwight was born on April 28, 1935 in Wayne County to the late Noel Braxton and Ida Mae Fulghum Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Noel Dwight Rose, Jr.
Dwight grew up in Wayne County. He was a proud member of the United States Army. Dwight married the love of his life, Patricia Jernigan on March 1, 1958 at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church. He remained loyal to her to the end as she continues to fight her battle with Alzheimer's. Pat and Dwight had two children, Noel Dwight and Sharon Elizabeth. Dwight worked as a salesman for Tharrington Industries from 1975 until his retirement in 1997.
Dwight was a past Master and fifty year member of the Mill Creek Masonic Lodge #125 in Newton Grove. He was currently of the 32nd degree. Dwight received the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Patriotic Achievement in 1965 from US Senator Jesse Helms. He was also a charter member of the Jordan's Chapel Fire Department, where he served as Chief from 1965- 1974. He retired in 1985. He was President of the Wayne County Firemen's Association in 1974-1975 and in 1976 he was awarded the G. Edgar Summerlin Fireman of the Year Award. Dwight was also certified as an Ambulance Attendant for Wayne County.
Dwight was a dedicated member of Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, having joined in 1961. He served faithfully as Sunday School Director, Assistant Sunday School Director, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, Usher, Deacon, Trustee and Men's Sunday School teacher for many years. He and Pat were very devoted to their service there and enjoyed many social events with their church family. In later years, during Pat's illness, Dwight enjoyed visiting with the shut-ins of the church.
Dwight is survived by his wife, Patricia Jernigan Rose, his daughter, Sharon Rose Britt and husband The Honorable John M. Britt, of Tarboro, and his grandson, his pride and joy, John M. Britt, Jr., of Tarboro. He is also survived by his sister, Cherry Hinson, brother, Max Rose, and his cousin, Garry Price, who was more like a brother to him. He also leaves Gabriela Blalock, his caregiver, friend, and “adopted daughter". The family wishes to thank the staff at The Fountains at the Albemarle in Tarboro for their love and care during the final days of Dwight's life.
A service to honor the life of Dwight Rose will be held at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., with burial following at Wayne Memorial Park . Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, 5663 US Hwy 13 S, Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365 or the Masonic Children's Home, 600 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, or Calvary Episcopal Church Rectors Discretionary Fund, 411 E. Church Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. The family will receive visitors at the Rose home 5941 US Hwy 13 South, Mount Olive, North Carolina, or at the Britts' home in Tarboro.
A service of West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove.
Source: web. West & Dunn Funeral Home. Accessed 17 Jan 2019. Retrieved from www.westanddunn.com
Dwight grew up in Wayne County. He was a proud member of the United States Army. Dwight married the love of his life, Patricia Jernigan on March 1, 1958 at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church. He remained loyal to her to the end as she continues to fight her battle with Alzheimer's. Pat and Dwight had two children, Noel Dwight and Sharon Elizabeth. Dwight worked as a salesman for Tharrington Industries from 1975 until his retirement in 1997.
Dwight was a past Master and fifty year member of the Mill Creek Masonic Lodge #125 in Newton Grove. He was currently of the 32nd degree. Dwight received the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Patriotic Achievement in 1965 from US Senator Jesse Helms. He was also a charter member of the Jordan's Chapel Fire Department, where he served as Chief from 1965- 1974. He retired in 1985. He was President of the Wayne County Firemen's Association in 1974-1975 and in 1976 he was awarded the G. Edgar Summerlin Fireman of the Year Award. Dwight was also certified as an Ambulance Attendant for Wayne County.
Dwight was a dedicated member of Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, having joined in 1961. He served faithfully as Sunday School Director, Assistant Sunday School Director, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, Usher, Deacon, Trustee and Men's Sunday School teacher for many years. He and Pat were very devoted to their service there and enjoyed many social events with their church family. In later years, during Pat's illness, Dwight enjoyed visiting with the shut-ins of the church.
Dwight is survived by his wife, Patricia Jernigan Rose, his daughter, Sharon Rose Britt and husband The Honorable John M. Britt, of Tarboro, and his grandson, his pride and joy, John M. Britt, Jr., of Tarboro. He is also survived by his sister, Cherry Hinson, brother, Max Rose, and his cousin, Garry Price, who was more like a brother to him. He also leaves Gabriela Blalock, his caregiver, friend, and “adopted daughter". The family wishes to thank the staff at The Fountains at the Albemarle in Tarboro for their love and care during the final days of Dwight's life.
A service to honor the life of Dwight Rose will be held at Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., with burial following at Wayne Memorial Park . Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Jordan's Chapel Baptist Church, 5663 US Hwy 13 S, Mount Olive, North Carolina 28365 or the Masonic Children's Home, 600 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, or Calvary Episcopal Church Rectors Discretionary Fund, 411 E. Church Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. The family will receive visitors at the Rose home 5941 US Hwy 13 South, Mount Olive, North Carolina, or at the Britts' home in Tarboro.
A service of West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove.
Source: web. West & Dunn Funeral Home. Accessed 17 Jan 2019. Retrieved from www.westanddunn.com
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