Harold Eugene Rose, 91, of Tuscumbia, Alabama went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at his residence. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He was a graduate of Lynn High School and received his B.S. from Auburn University and completed his master’s at Mississippi State University. He taught at Choctaw County High School, served as Alabama Co-op Extension Agent in Cullman, then moved to Tuscumbia, where he served as Assistant Coordinator for Alabama Co-Op Extension Service for 30 years.
Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in the chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Mississippi. A celebration of life will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in the Aquilla community. Officiating will be his grandson, Matthew Rose, minister at Calvary Fellowship Church of Florence, Alabama.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Matthews Rose; daughter, Tammy Rose; parents, Dora Cleo Byram Rose, and Preston Eugene Rose (Jack); brother, Terry Rose.
He is survived by his children: son, Timothy Rose of Tuscumbia, AL, son, Mark Rose (Wendy) of Muscle Shoals, AL; daughter, Machelle Rose Ballard of Athens, AL; grandchildren: Matthew Rose (Anna Beth), Nicole Watson, Gabriel Rose (Allison), Loderic Rose, Melissa Norton (Drew), Ryan Ballard (Brandi), Heather Reid (Heath), Abby Elliot (Bradley). Great-grandchildren: Evie Rose, Harvey Rose, Lilla Norton, Easton Norton, Boone Norton, Tristan Rose, Isabella Rose, Sophia Crowe, Harper Belle Rose, Maverick Rose, Jackson Elliott, Riley Elliott, Kennedy Reid, Adaline Reid.
Pallbearers will be Randy Smith, Bradley Elliot, Josh Matthews, Tim Balentine, David Matthews, and Patrick Farris.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Alabama Hospice of the Shoals, Brothers Keeper, and all the special ladies who helped us. Thank you for your love and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent “In Memory of Harold Rose” to Aquilla Community Church, c/o Lynn Smith, 3065 County Road 3, Millry, AL 36558.
Harold was a wonderful father, child, and brother. Anyone who knew him was touched by his generosity and ability to make others feel valued. He was Pawpaw to eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, who adored him. He taught them so much by his godly example every day. He was generous, kind, and loving to everyone who was part of his life. His memory will live in all our hearts, and he will never cease to be cherished by us all.
We thank Colbert Memorial Chapel for the preparations locally and Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro, MS for helping with all arrangements. Our gratitude to Aquilla Community Church for their help and kindness.
