Cecil Lee Rose

By Staff, 03/23/19 10:46 AM

Cecil Lee Rose age 80 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Mena.
Cecil was born on May 8, 1938 in Boles, Arkansas to the late John H. Rose and the late Edith Miller Rose. Cecil proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He was married to Brenda Davis Rose and owned a Farm Store for many years. Cecil was an active member of the First Freewill Baptist Church and loved his church family. He enjoyed listening to gospel music. Cecil loved to garden and do woodworking. Above all he loved God and his family dearly. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all.
He is survived by:
Wife of 60 years: Brenda Rose of Mena, Arkansas
Sons: Steve Rose of Mena, Arkansas
Ronnie Rose and wife Tammie of Prescott, Arkansas
Jeff Rose of Hope, Arkansas
Alan Rose and wife Shannon of Hope, Arkansas
Grandchildren: Marcus Rose, Melinda McKinsey, Ben Rose, Corey Rose, Allison Rose,
Madison Rose, Chris Rose, Jon Rose, Shelby Rose, Lindsey Johnson, and Justin Rose.

19 great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith Rose and a half-brother, Henry Miner.
Funeral service will be Monday, March 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Donnie Jewell officiating. Interment will follow in the Board Camp Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood.

Pallbearers will be Terry Davis, Wendell Henry, Mike Hoover, Jay Sirmon, Gary Threalkeld and Jr. Carter.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com