Luke Thomas Rose Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our beloved Luke Thomas Rose, forever 32, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday December 27, 2020 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. While his death is heartbreaking and unexpected, Luke’s family and countless friends knew all too well his struggle with drug addiction. There were many peaks and valleys during his fight to overcome the stronghold of his addiction. Luke’s love for life and transparency about his addiction enabled him to touch countless numbers of individuals. Luke would be the first one to tell you that this was his addiction and his recovery. His road to recovery brought him from the small town of Kimbolton, Ohio to the big city of Dayton, Ohio. While in Dayton, Luke spent time in a long-term rehabilitation center, where he lived out the steps of AA. One day at a time Luke utilized the steps of the AA program. This allowed Luke to gain the tools he needed to find recovery, or as some would “say clean time.” He celebrated that clean time with many individuals openly and spent endless time in meetings, working the program to the fullness. His recovery allowed him the privilege to work alongside other treatment centers. Luke would take whatever time needed with anyone, and when you were in his presence you wanted to stay. The greatest led him to surrender his life to Jesus. Therefore, we all know we will be together in heaven Luke had 16 months of clean time when he had his first relapse and had his first overdose four weeks ago. God spared him at that time to allow us four weeks to spend with Luke, in which we are truly forever grateful. This second relapse caused Luke to revisit the demons of addiction he had been fighting and to revisit the guilt that was overwhelming. Luke always fought to live with the motto of one day at a time. Knowing God’s grace was sufficient for each day. Many may say that the drugs won and claimed his life. His relapse claimed his time on earth. The truth is GOD wins his eternal life in heaven! Luke is safe, free of his broken human body and made new in the arms of Jesus. Totally wiped clean of all his sins, guilt, and pain. Luke is survived by him parents Joan and Darrell Rose of Kimbolton; his brother Dustin and Lindsey Rose; nephews Baylon J Rose, Beau Stottsberry and Trey Stottsberry of Cambridge; grandmother Betty J Rose of Kimbolton; numerous aunts and uncles; numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd and Peggy Tidwell, James L Rose and Jimmy R Rose. If you are reading this and you are struggling with addiction now, there is recovery. Our family is praying for you. If you're reading this with judgement, educate yourself. There is a chance you or someone you love will struggle with addiction. We take comfort knowing he is in the arms of Jesus. We only hoped that Luke could have the freedom in this lifetime, but his victory in Jesus is eternal. Luke, you are so loved by so many and your life touched so many. Services will be Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown with Pastor Seth Ellis officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, January 3, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Addy Funeral Home.

Luke Thomas Rose

December 15, 1988 - December 26, 2020