David Ryan Rose Sr.

Obituary David Ryan Rose Sr., 74, of Harkers Island, passed away Wednesday August 31, 2022, at Carteret Health Care. The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Wille D. Willis Cemetery on Harkers Island with Pastor Manley Rose and Rev. Dell Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Dave was born October 9, 1947, to Leslie and Christine Rose on Harkers Island. Born into a large family of commercial fishing and boat builders, Dave had a love for fishing and boats. In his younger years, Dave used his carpentry skills working at several boathouses in the area. In his later years, he went into business for himself often working alongside his brothers doing general carpentry and building and repairing boats. Dave loved sitting on his front porch visiting with his many friends, brothers and sisters. He was very close with his family. Affectionately known as "Tater", he loved a fried Irish potato on a light roll. Aside from his family, his greatest love was his chickens. A flock of hens and roosters could always be found in his backyard. He loved spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly knew him as "Pops". He is survived by his wife Sherry, son David Rose Jr. and companion Mary, son Chris Rose and wife Heather, grandchildren Katlin Rose, Dylan Rose, Shelby Rose, Brayden Swain, and Morgan Swain. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to be made in his memory to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum P.O.Box 556 Harkers Island NC 28531 Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC Services Graveside Service Saturday September 3, 2022 11:00 AM Willy D. Willis Cemetery, Harkers Island