PERCIE ROSE

Percie Rose departed this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 97.  He was a native and resident of Algiers (Cutoff), LA. Percie was educated in the New Orleans Public Schools System.  He was a WWII Army Veteran who served as a Military Policeman, and was a civic leader in the community.  Percie retired from Amstar Sugar Refinery after 40 years of dedicated employment.  Beloved husband  of the late Cora Benn Rose.  Devoted  father of Percy, Jr. (Elsie), Eddie, Sr. (Enola), Joan (James) Graves, Gilda (Calvin) Tate, Israel (Sheila), Stella (Adrian) Valentine, and Oliver (Carmilla). Son of the late Julius and Lucy Jacob Rose, also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, offices, and members of Asbury United Methodist Church and all neighboring churches  are invited to attend the funeral service at Asbury United Methodist Church 2725 Ernest St. Algiers (Cutoff), LA. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until the time at the above named church. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery-Gretna, LA. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.