Mr. Douglas Frederick Rose
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Mr. Douglas Frederick Rose

  • August 26, 1962 - August 11, 2011
  • Huntsville, Alabama
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“I just learned of Doug's passing tonight and I am deeply saddened. My thoughts are with his family and loving girlfriend at this difficult time. He...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Stephanie Stone - Huntsville, AL

“My love, I miss you more with every passing day. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Wendy Martin - Grant, AL

“G'ma and Grandpa, I wanted to call and give my condolences over the phone, but was unable to reach you. I am so sorry to hear about Doug. I am so...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: ANDREA MARTINEZ - Rio Rancho, NM

“Dearest Marilyn & Family: Words cannot begin to convey the sorrow we share with you over the loss of Douglas, but may the knowledge that your many...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: John and Pat Correia - Ocala, FL

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug will be greatly missed. ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Linda Adkins - Madison, AL

“My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Becky Caldwell - Novi, MI

“Our prayers are with all the family at this especialy difficult time. We remember Doug from Ohio and Texas as he progressed in scouts and graduated...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Roy & Julia DeHart - Nashville, TN


Douglas Frederick Rose
August 26, 1962- August 11, 2011

Mr. Rose, 48, of Huntsville died Thursday in Marshall County. Doug was born in Kittery, Maine, on August 26, 1962. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from high school in San Antonio, Texas and attended Texas A & M University. He began working for Domino's Pizza in 1983, and worked his way into management in Albuquerque, NM. He has worked with the Domino's organization off and on for 28 years. After moving to Huntsville, he became a personal trainer and worked at Family Fitness, and then became a licensed massage therapist. He owned Massage by Doug. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed being in the outdoors.

He is survived by his parents, Col. Justus F. and Marilyn B. Rose of Ocala, Florida; his brother, Gregory Scott Rose; his nephews, Michael Rose and Chris Rose; his special love, Wendy Martin; her daughter, Olivia Martin; a daughter, Andrea Martinez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; his uncle, David Baker and family of Dayton, Ohio; and his aunt, Gloria Longo and family of Lake Worth, Florida.


In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Boy Scouts of America or the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Funeral will be Tuesday at Valhalla Funeral Home at 2:00pm. The visitation will be from 11:00am till 2:00pm at the funeral home. The interment will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens. Please sign online registry atwww.valhallafunerals.com