of Batesville, AR
January 28, 1942 - February 23, 2026
Jerry D. Rose, 84, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at White River Medical Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born on January 28, 1942, to the late James B. Rose and Dorothy Campbell Rose. He graduated from Bruno High School in 1959 and attended Arkansas State Junior College at Beebe and later Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) on a basketball scholarship. He met his wife of 64 years, Charlotte Bradberry Rose at junior college in Beebe, and they were married on August 5, 1961. Following graduation from ASTC, he began a career in education that lasted 42 years. As his former player, J.D. Morgan told his family, ''the profound impact of his coaching and administrative legacy lives on in the lives he touched''. During his educational career he was a Marked Tree Indian, a Clinton Yellowjacket, a Batesville Pioneer, a Newark Kangaroo, and Sulphur Rock Wildcat.
Jerry loved the Lord and left a legacy of faith to his family. He also loved camping and being on the lake with his family, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks, watching his grandkids play sports, traveling in his motorhome, and being outside (usually mowing or washing cars).
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; his daughters Melanie (Theron) Isaacs of Ash Flat and Lindley (Jeff) Hagar of Sherwood; grandchildren Alexandra (Adam) Sanders of Farmington, Hope (Preston) Wiles of Beebe, Tate (Kaylee) Isaacs of Walnut Ridge, Justin (Haley) Hagar of Searcy, and Landon Hagar and Hayden Hagar both of Conway; great-grandchildren Audrey, Laney, Harper, Jase, Wrenley, and Peyton; siblings Pat (Carla) Rose of Conway, Judy (Randy) Noah of North Little Rock, and Jill (Matt) Turner of Gilmer, Texas; brother-in-law Raysel (Beth) Bradberry of Beebe; special cousins Patsy Bailey and Janette Pratt of Harrison; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents Ernie and Nora Campbell and Ira and Eula Rose.
Special thanks to Pauletta Magness who has provided care and support for Jerry and his family over the last several years.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville with burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00 - 2:00.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons Justin, Landon, and Hayden Hagar, Tate Isaacs, Adam Sanders, and Preston Wiles.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707934161.
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41 Condolence(s)
Ruel Huddleston
Saturday, March 14, 2026
…how's about a ''shout out'' for Coach Rose and his family, from an ole Marked Tree Indian…60 years, ''down-the-pike''. It hurts to say goodbye, but I'd like to acknowledge Coach's family, and to wish them all good. Ruel ''Tony'' Huddleston
Brenda Wood
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Charlotte Melanie and Lindley. So sorry for your loss. He was always such a good man. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian and Robyn Yeager
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Enjoyed being neighbors with Mr. and Mrs. Rose. We will miss seeing him working in his yard and sitting on the front porch in the afternoons. Prayers for your family.
Mike & Teresa Curry
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Jerry was everything I wanted to be when I met him as a little boy. Big, strong, confident...and, he had a car! In fact, it was Jerry's love of cars that first introduced me to a life of prayer. I never knew just how fast a Chevrolet could go on a dirt road until Jerry educated me and my cousins on the dirt road from the house to Bruno. I learned to pray real prayers that day...and, I haven't stopped yet. Since that day I have always loved fast cars. And, I keep them clean. Just not as clean as Jerry did. Precious memories...how they linger.
Laquida Isaacs
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Batesville & Independence county has lost a legendary influence for good in our community with the passing of Jerry Rose. He has held a special place for our family for many years. He & Charlotte have always been a great Pop & Nana for our shared grandchildren & great grandchildren. Continued prayers for the family.
Dwight & Lori Adkins
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Praying for strength and that God will see you through this difficult time.
Tianna Nash Reynolds
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Prayers for the entire family.
Robin Baker
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Our deepest sympathies to Charlotte, girls and family on the passing of Jerry. He was a wonderful Christian man and we have great memories of him.
The Baker Family
Sharon Black
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jerry was truly one of the good guys. Charlotte, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Allen and Sherry Reding
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Charlotte, Melanie, Hope and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will never forget how Jerry always cheered and encouraged Britney at every athletic event. He was a very kind, thoughtful person. I fell blessed to have spent time with him. Family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Johnny Baxter
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Peace.....jb
Charlie Methvin
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jerry and I played basketball together in high school. Everybody liked him; he was a good guy. I have many great memories of him. I'm sorry for your loss.
Toney and Sallie Parish
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Charlotte, so sorry about Jerry! So glad you both were our neighbors in Clinton and had such fun on our New Orleans trip! We have talked about you both through the years and sorry we did not keep visiting through the years! I have RSV so can't come to the funeral! God bless and keep you!!!!
Danny J Mitchell
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I knew Jerry from being a coach at Batesville High School a great coach teacher and good person, Prayers for family
Larry Brown
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jerry was a friend and mentor to me
Sorry I can't come Thursday
We both have the flu
Prayers for Charlotte and Melanie
Joey Sample
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Melanie, I'm so sorry for the loss of the first man who loved you, your DAD. May God of all glory keep His arms of comfort and peace all around you and your family. In His Love, Joey
Ina Lee Henley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I am sorry for your loss. I heard this recently. Life of a Christian is a comma not a period. Praying for your family...
Clydine Mitchell Pennington
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Randall Coe
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
So sorry for your loss! I enjoyed Knowing Jerry During the time he spent at Sulphur Rock!
Jason Hensley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Mr. Rose will long be remembered and we were fortunate to have know him. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jerry and Barbara Gibbens
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Condolences to the Rose family, in particular his daughter, Melanie, and grandson, Tate Isaacs. I did not personally know Mr. Rose, but I always heard what a great coach and man he was! I remember seeing him play basketball when ASU--Beebe played Southern Baptist College.
Toran Pate Isom
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Coach Jerry Rose was my girls' basketball coach at Clinton High School decades ago. As a coach, he was without flaw. He never raised his voice, I remember starting the day, first period, with basketball. He was also my second period history teacher. He was tough, but always very fair. I thought very highly of Coach Rose, as well as his wife. My dad was school superintendent, and my mother was a home economics teacher. They were friends with Coach Rose and with his wife. He was pretty much perfect in my young eyes. I am so grateful that I knew Coach Rose and his family. Toran Pate Isom
Theron Isaacs
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Brenda ( Caraway ) Aydelotte
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlotte and family I'm so sorry to hear about Coach Rose. I always had a lot of respect for him. He was a good man. I know he will be missed. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and bring you peace.
Jo Nell Tumlison Warren
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Coach Rose was my high school basketball coach and he was wonderful. He wasn't just a great coach, he was a really good person. He and Charlotte were an important part of my life. I'm glad they came through Clinton when they did. We need more coaches like him.
I'm so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family.
Ruby and Tom Curl
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
We are sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good friend and member of Our Alpha Sunday School class. He will truly be missed by a lot of people
Phyllis Kozette Bussey
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
So sorry he was a wonderful person and he always had encouragement words for me so sorry for your loss
Franklin Shirrell
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Thoughts and prayers for strength, comfort, and peace in this time. My parents and I were so fortunate to have such friendship and support with you as next door neighbors, including close ties at home, church, school, and community. Mr. Rose was most certainly a role model for so many!
Anne and Bill Luster
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
He was such a fine man who contributed so much to his church and his community. We floated the Buffalo River with Charlotte and him for 17 years and had many adventures there. My heart hurts thinking of his death.
Sandi Anderson
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our families had such great times camping every summer when we were kids. Will keep you all in my prayers as you navigate through this loss🙏🙏
Laura Martin
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Rose's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Shane wood
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Jerry was one of the great ones , always had a smile and something good to say , he will be greatly missed by many and I will always remember all the leadership he showed .
Carol Board
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
I was very sad to hear of Mr.Rose's passing. He was a good man. Sincerely, Carol Board
Winston and Gretta Blanchard
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Your family has our deepest condolences..
Jim & Jan Haney
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
We love you all and you're in our prayers!!
Sue Kibbe
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
We are deeply saddened by the news if Jerry's passing. He was a wonderful Christian man.
Carole Blue
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
He was the best to me while he was Superintendent! We had great talks ! RIP Jerry Rose you will be missed !
Keith Bowers
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Coach Rose. So sorry to hear about his passing.
Linda Baxter
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlotte and family. Sorry for your loss of Jerry. Prayers for peace and comfort for all of you.
Jason and Amanda y
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mr. Rose was a great man.
Missy Baker Carlile
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Charlotte and family I am so sorry to hear of Coach Rose passing. He was a fine man and I have many memories of him from church and school. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy Baker Carlile