Blake Johnson Rose
Mr. Blake Johnson Rose, age 20, of Clifton Forge, died Friday, December 1, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Rose was born March 19, 2003 in Roanoke, the son of Thomas Daniel May and Kimberly Ann May. He was a lifetime resident of this community and was employed by the Omni Homestead Resort where he worked in the food and beverage department. In his spare time, Blake enjoyed playing video games, hanging out with his friends and listening to music. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family especially his mom and his three siblings.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Rose is survived by a brother, David M. Thomas, III and wife, Parris; two sisters, Christa Marie Thomas, Abby Rose Thomas and partner, Ethel Reed and their children, Logan Reed and Adrian Reed; his grandmother, Elizabeth Rose; his aunt, Tammy Bennett and husband, Ronnie; a niece, Alaina Thomas; a nephew, Davin Thomas; and many special friends.
Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his grandfather, L.J. Rose, Jr. and an aunt, Amy Rose.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Thomas, Byron St. Clair, Chris Doyle, Tim Smalley, Corby Gonzales Hunts and Markell Wood.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 7:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. at Loving Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mr. Rose’s memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
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