Stephen Douglas Rouse, age 72 went to be with The Lord on Thursday, May 20th 2022 at his home in Morristown, TN. He loved spending time with his family, fishing and college sports. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and an avid follower of Jesus Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents: Conrad and Virginia Cadle Rouse; sisters: Phyllis Brown (Morristown) and Jane Dishman (Goodlettsville) and brother-in-law, James Dishman. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Dishner Rouse; son, Christopher (Ann) Rouse of Jonesborough and daughter, Sarah (Dagan) Smith of Morristown; Alex, the greatest grandson in the world and step-grandsons, Taylor and Sawyer Smith; brothers: Jerry (Betty) Rouse of Neptune Beach, FL., and Chuck (Lynette) Rouse of Katy, TX. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. Celebration of Life service will be held at Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church, 224 Midway Dr., in Bristol, TN on Thursday, May 26th. Visitation will be 5:30-7:00 p.m., with services to follow. Rev. Jerry Rouse and Mike Leonard will officiate. All are welcome. Special thanks to Amedisys Home Health & Hospice nurses and all who helped care for him. Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home in Morristown.