Rose, Charles Allen “Pat”

Former Mayor Of Chattanooga Was Active Member Of Ridgedale Baptist Church

  • Monday, May 30, 2022
Pat Rose
Pat Rose
Charles Allen “Pat” Rose, 91, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. 
 
He was born on Oct. 5, 1930, in Orlando, Fl., to the late Allen Cecil and Flora Dean Rose. 
 
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 71+ years, Carolyn Rose. 
 
Mr. Rose was a former mayor of Chattanooga for eight years.
 
He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and was heavily involved in many ministries there.
 
Survivors include his children, June (Darryl) Penfold of Summerfield, FL, Rick (Sandra) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, David (Joan) Rose of Chattanooga, TN, and Tony Rose of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Kathleen Futrelle of Gainesville, GA; sister-in-law, Glenda McKelvey of Social Circle, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie Kaiser, Patrick Smallen, Melissa (Mark) Adams, Katelyn Rose; great-grandchildren, Ryan Stack & Emily Adams; and several nieces and nephews.  
 
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the funeral home.  Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. 
 
Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.   
 
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Rose’s memory to your charity of choice. 
 
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
 
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.
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