JESSE LEE ROUSE
Feb. 17, 1938-Dec. 12, 2017
"... Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
-- Psalms 30:5
Mr. Jesse Lee Rouse, age 79, lovingly known by his family and close friends as "Ole Nite," of 306 North Hadden St., LaGrange, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at his residence.
Jesse was born in Greene County on Feb. 17, 1938, to the late Mr. James Rouse and Mrs. Ardelia Bynum-Edwards.
Jesse was educated in the Greene County public school system.
During Mr. Rouse's working years, he worked as a supervisor for Jonah Hamm Masonry.
During Brother Rouse's church upbringing, he was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in LaGrange, N.C.
Mr. Rouse was preceded in death by his two sons, Aubrey Eugene Rouse and Jeffrey Leon Rouse.
Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at noon in the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 209 South Carey St., LaGrange, N.C. The Rev. Dr. Michael A. Johnson will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 295 West James St., LaGrange, N.C.
Also, a public viewing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Britt Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 414 East Washington St., LaGrange, N.C., with the family present from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mr. Rouse leaves to cherish his loving and precious memories to his wife of 60 years and also of the home, Mrs. Sarah Whitehead-Rouse; his three daughters, Bonita Gail Rouse-Harris and husband, Ruben, Sheryl Nadine Crawford and husband, Otis, and Tijuanna Pratt and husband, David; his four sons, Dexter Arnet Rouse and wife, Catherine, Thornnie Oswald Rouse and wife, Rene', Rodney Maurice Rouse and Reggie Jamal Rouse; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters; a brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
On Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, family members and friends will assemble at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Rouse, 306 North Hadden St., LaGrange, N.C., at 10:45 p.m. in preparation for the funeral procession.
Flowers may be sent to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 East Washington St., LaGrange, N.C.
Cards, lovegrams and condolences may be faxed to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 252-566-5604 or posted online at www.lagrangefuneralservice.com.
Arrangements by: Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LaGrange, N.C.
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Published in Obituaries on December 17, 2017 3:05 AM