Carl Grose

Carl Lee Grose, 75, of Cash, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in Greenville. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Hot Springs, Virginia, the son of Carl Oliver and Margaret Helen (Thomas) Grose. He married Jackie Arlene Spence in September 1988. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant in September 1988 and retired from E Systems in 1998. He was a member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the VFW, a member of the Elks, a lifetime member of CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) and cooked a mean pot of chili. He gave his life to God in 2009. He loved his family, friends and would want everyone to remember him with a smile and laughter or not at all. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Grose of Cash; four sons, Darren Grose and wife Jeanette of Jacksonville, FL; Kevin Grose of Clinton, Utah; Michael Grose and wife Brittany of Sasche; and Douglas Folks and wife Sita of Greenville; three daughters, Carla Grose-Sanders of Pine Springs; Vicki DuVall and husband Chris of Kingston; and Tonya Grose of Greenville; one brother, George Jo Bo Grose and wife Marie of Hot Springs, Virginia; three sisters, Helen Sis Shaffer of Hot Springs, Virginia; Anita Snookie Anderson of Churchville, Virginia; and Joan Thomas of Latonia, KY; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in his death by his parents and son, Randy Lee Grose. His funeral service is planned for Tuesday, May 10, at 10:30 am at Quinlan Funeral Home with Brother Brett Bird officiating. His burial will follow the service in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. Visitation with the family will be Monday, May 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. All arrangements were made through Quinlan Funeral Home