ROSE, LEWIS EDWARD, age 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Albert and Mary L. Rose and his son, Robert D. Rose. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rose; children, Regina Kesling, of Snowville; Amanda Rose, Dolly Rose, and Lewis Rose, Jr. all of Christiansburg; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Rice officiating.