Obituary

He was a proud union carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter’s union792. He took pride in planning the Labor Day parade for years. He would have his children and grandchildren walk with him in the parade every year. Before he joined the union, he owned his own company, Rose Exteriors. He ran this business for around 15 years.

He loved spending time in the summer visiting family in Pocahontas Arkansas and spending time at his cabin at Lake Ripley. Later in life, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Thomas is survived by his brothers Larry (Debbie) Rose & Almus (Adrienne)Rose; daughters, Tiffany (Paul) McKinney, Jennifer Rose, Nicole Rose and Megan Rose; grandchildren Michael Pearse, Austin Pearse, Devon (Ashleigh)Starks, Zoey Rose, Nathan DiVerdi, Keegan Merrifield, Olivia Leonard, Logan Huffner and great grandchildren. He was preceded by his grandson Camron Rose; granddaughter Makayla Merrifield; parents Marlon and Allie; stepparents John Rodgers and Eula Rose.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday October 23,2026 at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 2nd Avenue, Rockford IL 61104. With a visitation prior from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Burial will be at Scandinavian Cemetery. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.olsonfh.com.