McKerrin "Karo" Rouse, age 85, of Lucedale, MS passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016
at home in Lucedale. Mr. Rouse was born January 23, 1931 in Lucedale, MS. He is the son of
the late Roy and the late Gertrude (Whittington) Rouse. He married JoAnn Strickland on August
25, 1956.
He served in the Air Force during World War. He was employed by Civil Service at Naval Air
rework facility in Pensacola, as a Quality Assurance Helicopter Inspector.
He is survived by his wife: JoAnn(Strickland) Rouse and two daughters: Rhonda (Mark)
Ounanian of Theodore, AL, Roxanne (Rhett) Darby of Ocean Springs, MS; brother: Hillrie
Rouse; He also has two grandchildren, Jasmine (Michael) Bocich and Colton Darby; Great
grandchild, Layla Darby.
Predeceased by his Father, Roy Rouse, Mother, Gertrude Whittington, brother, Jimmy Rouse,
brother, Dean Rouse, sister, Janie Hodges.
The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Rocky Creek Baptist Church,
2147 Rocky Creek Road, Lucedale, MS with Rev. Greg Barker officiating. Burial will be in
Rocky Creek Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Rocky Creek Baptist
Church, 2147 Rocky Creek Road, Lucedale, MS
Sigler Funeral Home, 601-947-3112, www.siglerfuneral.com, 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS,
is in charge of arrangements.