Gerald Dee Rose

The Man, The Myth, The Legend Gerald Dee Rose, age 86, of Quinlan, Texas passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 after he put up a hard fight against kidney failure. There are no words to explain how great of a man he was. He was loving, strong, smart, talented, funny, hard working, great husband, and even greater father. Well versed salesman, air condition repair man, pilot and jack of all trades. He loved his sports, cars, planes, history, loved reading books, but loved his family more. He would do anything it took for his kids. Daddy's hands weren't always gentle, but there was always love in daddy's hands. He did it his way and this world will not be the same without him.

Gerald was an Airman First Class in the Air Force were he proudly served his country. He was born in Dermott, Arkansas on June 7, 1937. Gerald was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, friend, and a one of a kind man. He is preceded by his wife of 35 years Shirley Ann Rose, mother Beatrice (Nave) Rose and father Glen Rose. He is survived by his brother Don Rose (Ginger). Children Glen Rose (Joy), Jerri Rose Frey (Terry), Lance Rose (Tina), Rebecca Rose Morgan (Kevin), Melissa Rose (Maddie) and Jerry Lee Winchester (Becky). Grandchildren Lance Rose (Crimson), Brittany Crumpton (Ronny), Jacob Rose (Jessica), Gabby Rose, Michael Frey, Christina Frey, Hunter Rose (Michelle), Taylor Rose and Ranger Winchester and 13 great grandchildren.

Please join his loved ones for a celebration of his life at Anderson Clayton Gonzalez Funeral Home in Mesquite, Tx. Honor guard will do taps and flag folding services starting at 2:00pm.