Melvin Dale Rouse was born November 16, 1941 in Crossroads, the son of James Hessman and Opal (Weatherington) Rouse, and passed away on June 10, 2024 at his home at the age of 82 years.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Two (2) infant sons Kenneth & Kevin Rouse, a daughter Rhonda Sue Crice, a brother Donald Rouse and 2 sisters Anna Mae Tucker and Kathryn Miller.

Dale is survived by his wife Sue (Williams) Rouse who he married on September 1, 1962 at Silver Point Church. He is also survived by Three (3) daughters Carrie Revelle, Amanda Rouse and Melissa Rouse. Six grand children

Jeremy Crice, Gracie Davis, Kayla Clubb Colton Revelle, Remington Clubb and Cambralynn Davis. Two (2) great grandchildren Jillian Crice and Elias Crice.

Dale a member of Twin Oaks Free Will Baptist Church.

Dale was a carpenter, who enjoyed woodworking, being with the grandkids, gardening, hunting, and  cooking B.B.Q.