Donald Edge Rose's Obituary
Donald Edge Rose, 84, Wheeler died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Wheeler.
Viewing will be held from 12:00-6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Wheeler.
Don was born February 28, 1935 in Pittsburg, Texas to Willis and Rebecca Estelle Edge Rose. He married Peggy Panther on January 15, 1954. He had been a resident of Wheeler since 1974, where he served many years on the City Council. Don had worked for Arkla Gas for 35 years and retired in 1988. Don also was a Boy Scout leader for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building things, and going to the mountains.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife in 2015.
Survivors include his two sons, Marty Rose and wife Teresa and Justin Rose and wife Sandy all of Wheeler; a daughter, Kristie Sullivan and husband Jon of Wheeler; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
The family request memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.
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