Joshua Earl Rose, Jr.

Joshua “Earl” Rose, Jr., age 76, passed away in Dothan, Alabama on June 25, 2025. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Earl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was the son of the late Joshua Earl Rose Sr. of Kinston, NC, and the late Hannah Gray Rose Drake, of West Palm Beach, FL.

Earl is preceded in death by his siblings John Rose, Ava Gray Rose-Schmutz, and Vernon “Vern” Rose; his son, John Rose; and a cherished grandchild, Angel Durham.

Earl leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Helen C. Rose; his devoted daughter, Tammy Rose Durham, and her husband Dwayne, of Otto, NC; and his grandchildren Clinton Durham (Lauren), Debi Roland (Derek), and Anthony Ian Rose. He was a proud great-grandfather to Taylor Stamey, Madison Stamey, Jaxon Stamey, Judson Roland, Augustus “Banks” Roland, Zebediah “Zeb” Roland, Khloe Redoutey, Ivy Durham, and Delaney Durham.

He is also survived by his siblings Sandra Rose-Ratz (Jim Morris) of Lake Worth, FL, and M. Helen Rose, of Newport News, VA; sister-in-law Lana Creel Rose, of Caryville, FL; nieces Dana Murray of West Palm Beach, FL and Lisa Simone (Stephen Bonanno) of Lynn Haven, FL.

Earl was the kind of person everyone leaned on. He could fix just about anything and had an uncanny ability to make something out of nothing. He was our go-to for tools, advice, repairsor just a good laugh. Known for his quick wit and quirky sense of humor, Earl had a special way of lighting up a room, often catching you off guard with a clever remark or playful jab that left everyone smiling.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered for his strength; his creativity, his laughter, and the deep love he gave so freely to those around him. His legacy lives on in every life he touched and everything he fixed with his hands and his heart.

In lieu of flowers, Earl’s family asks that you consider a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or directly on their website at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate.

Services will be held August 16, 2025, 10:00 until 11:30, CST, at James & Sikes Funeral Home, 4278 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL.

Family and friends gathering will be at First Historic Bank Cultural Facility, from 11:45 to 2:00 p.m., CST, at 2873 Caledonia St, Marianna, FL.