Thomas Mack Rose, better known as Tom, age 80, of Warrensville, NC died Friday, August 1, 2008 at his home. Mr. Rose was born May 10, 2008 in Bridle Creek, VA to the late Walker and Esther Lonia Ward Rose. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel where he worked as a foreman in the shipyard. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 4 p.m., at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. J.C. Norton. The family received friends from 2 - 4 p.m. prior to the service at Ashelawn. Burial will follow in Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, MD at a later date. Mr. Rose is survived by: His wife: Cecil Rose 3 step daughters: Teresa Locklear of Aberdeen, Maryland; Kitty Duggan of Belair, Maryland; and Karen of Maryland. 1 son: Thomas Charles Rose of South Carolina. Nine step-grand children and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association 222 South Church St. Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202. You may send and view condolences through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.