Michael Rouse

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Michael Eugene Rouse, age 58, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC after a lengthy illness. He was born December 29, 1954 in Rowan County, NC, the son of Marvin Eugene Rouse and Nancy Michael Rouse of Salisbury, NC. Mike was a 1973 graduate of South Rowan High School. Mike is best known for working in his own business, "Mike's Body Shop" in the Rimertown community of Cabarrus County for over thirty years. Prior to that time, he worked for Grove Construction, China Grove, NC. He held his church membership at Shadybrook Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC. He was a devoted Dale Earnhardt fan. Mike was a master craftsman enjoying many building and remodeling projects. He enjoyed racing, fishing, going to the beach, and spending time with his family. Mike was also a train enthusiast and enjoyed participating in many car "cruise- in's." A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Rickey Oxford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife of 38 years, Debbie Hallford Rouse; two daughters, Crystal Michelle Rouse of Huntersville, NC and Amber Kathrine Rouse of Kannapolis, NC; two sisters, Mary Ann Rouse Sonier & husband, Jeffrey of Charlotte, NC and Sharon Rouse of Statesville, NC; a niece, Natalie Virginia Sonier; a nephew, Zachary Adam McLain; and a special aunt, Arletta Kluttz of China Grove , NC. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC; or Coltrane Life Center, 321 Corban Avenue SE, Concord, NC 28025; Shadybrook Baptist Church, 1009 Oakwood Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: Following Memorial Service, Thursday August 22, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 4:00 PM Thursday August 22, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel

Interment: Pending