With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Reuben Mack Rose, 84, of Scranton, SC, husband of Betty Rose and retired concrete finisher, who passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Life Reflections

Reuben Rose, was born in Williamsburg County, South Carolina on December 15, 1940, to the late Mr. Heyward and Julia Ann Rose. He entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2025.

He received his education in the public schools of Cades, SC.

Reuben retired as a concrete finisher. Reuben knew the Lord and accepted him as his personal Savior before he transitioned. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Scranton, SC.

Reuben met and married the love of his life, Betty Ann McGill Rose of 50 years. They were united in Holy Matrimony on March 11, 1975.

Reuben was preceded in death by both parents, Heyward and Julia Rose; two sisters, Wilhelmenia Myers and Lula Mae MacDonald; four brothers, Zeno Rose, Johnny Rose, Lewis Rose and Roosevelt Washington.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his beloved wife of the home, Betty Rose of Scranton, SC; his children, Elizabeth Rose of Florence, SC and Nina (Timetrius) Cooper of Scranton, SC; five grandchildren, JaKira Goodman, Kasheem Goodman and Samiah Goodman all of Florence, SC, Jordan Ross and D'morrio Ross both of Lake City, SC; one great grandson, Eli Myers of Florence, SC; two special nephews, Ronald (ZaKiya) Rose of Richmond, VA and Jason McGill of Scranton, SC; six siblings, Jobe (Peggy) Rose, Clifton (Carolyn) Rose and Sugar Ray Rose all of Winston-Salem, NC, Lucille Rose, Kathyrn Rose and Patty Ann Rose all of Pahokee, FL; one aunt, Lucille Rose of Lake City, SC; six sisters-in-law, Virginia Rose of Lake City, SC, Annette Cameron of Coward, SC, Sinclair McCutcheon of New Haven, CT, Joan McGill of Englewood, NJ, Mary McGill and Annie P. McGill both of Scranton, SC; one brother-in-law, James McGill Jr., (Linda) of Englewood, NJ; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 415 W. Marion St., Florence, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.