Carl P. Rose I, age 76, of Dayton, passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 16, 1950 in Washington Court House, Ohio the son of Marjorie Darlene (Rowe) and David W. Rose, Sr.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother: Florence Rose; brother: David W. Rose, Jr. and sisters: Marjorie Arey and Lenore Eaton.

Carl is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lucinda (Shattuck) Rose; children: Lisa Howe of Peebles, Ohio and Carl (Crissy) Rose II of Xenia; grandchildren: Amanda (David) Johnson, Kassi (Trevor) Moyer and Kelsey Rose; great grandchildren: Caleb and Grace Johnson; Darby, Decker and Cooper Moyer; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Carl served in the US Army serving in the infantry and stationed in VietNam. He attended Sinclair College. Carl retired from Vernay Labs after 25 years of service and also retired from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. serving over 30 years. He was the owner of Research Consultants, providing general contracting services to numerous people for decades. He had been a member of the Jaycees and the Blue Knights. He was also a HAM operator with call letters K8CPR. Carl was a member of the Vandalia Nazarene Church, where he taught Sunday School.  Curious by nature, Carl was always eager to learn, very inquisitive and enjoyed passing his knowledge onto others. He lived his life serving his Lord, his country, his family and neighbors as best he could, while remaining humble and offering help when he could.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Monday, June 1, 2026 at Xenia Church of the Nazarene, 1204 W 2nd St, Xenia, OH 45385. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM Monday at the church. Burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia.