Norris Bernard Rose

Dr. Norris Rose, age 92, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born in Rock Island, Illinois, on February 20, 1931, to Cleo and Pearl Rose. On September 1, 1962, he was joined in marriage to Yvonne McKinnies; to this union, they were blessed with eight children. Dr. Rose was educated in the public school system of Rock Island, Illinois. He joined the United States Army in 1950, he was stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky, Fort Lewis Washington and Fort Ord California. While in active duty, he was promoted to sergeant and selected as drill sergeant. He served six years. Dr. Rose attended the University of Minnesota and later enrolled in Jacksonville Theological Seminary College, where he received a Doctorate Degree in Theology. Dr. Rose received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1956. In 1965, Dr. Rose was licensed and served as the interim pastor at Sabathani Baptist Church. After which, in 1967, he joined the ministry of Evangelist Crusaders Church, he was ordained under the late Pastor Walter A. Smith. Dr. Rose served faithfully as Superintendent of Sunday School, and Director over Street Ministry, taking the gospel door-to-door where many souls were won to the Lord. He helped run tent revivals and traveled to the poor areas of Jamaica in 1989 and 1990, along with an evangelistic team. In 1990, after much prayer, the Lord opened a door for Dr. Rose along with his wife Dr. Yvonne, to pastor Chapel of Hope which later on became Solid Rock Worship Center where Dr. Rose served until the Lord called him home. Dr. Rose served in many ministerial capacities such as chaplains for the City of Minneapolis Police Department, Juvenile Detention Center, People Serving People Homeless Center, missions, radio and television. Dr. Rose was an effective communicator of God’s word and was widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of scripture to their everyday lives. Dr. Rose was an evangelist, educator, historian, poet and athlete. He was known among his peers as “The Professor” he was a father and mentor to many. Dr. Rose was preceded in death by his father Cleo Rose, mother Pearl Rose and sister Orenthal Edwards. He is survived by his wife Dr. Yvonne Rose; eight children Michael N. (Debra) Rose, Mitchell (Gina) Rose, Sharon (Russell) Mitchell, Shelley (Ronald) Johnson, Jonathan (Nia) Rose, Jason Rose, Jeremiah Rose, Sharla (Ray) Clark 23 grandchildren; Michael G., Moriah, Jordyn, Christopher, Theresa, Robert, Adam, Olivia, Sophia, Gianna, Mia, Jonathan David, Naomi, Hannah, Jaiden, Saraya, Shamaya, Nerda, Vee, Lavinia, Vanessa, Ronald Jr. and John. 11 great grandchildren; Justice, Malachi, Grace, Darielle, Jaila, Amari, Journee, Darryl, Dareon, Jonathan Corique, and Tristan; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Norris Bernard Rose

February 20, 1931 - March 2, 2023