Joel Brent “JB” Rose, 63, of Fort Mill, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

He was born on May 20, 1957, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Wilford and Margaret Dyson Rose. Joel was retired from Duke Energy. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; he was a proud “Pawpaw.” He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Culjan Rose; and brother, Steve Rose.

He is survived by his daughters, Jamie Rose and Megan Rose Boone (Andrew); brother, Danny Rose; granddaughters, Ava Grace Rose and Sofie Belle Rose; and the mother of his children, Donnia Rose.

A Celebration of life will be held at The VFW in Fort Mill, 1442 Harris Street Fort Mill, SC 29715 on September 6 from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in his honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, a charity that was very dear to his heart.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Rose family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.