John Pierce Rouse

John Pierce Rouse, 25, of Ayden, departed this life on Saturday, December 3, 2016.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Clyde Gibble, grandmother, Emma Stilley, grandfather, Joe Jones and grandmother, Betty Jones.

John leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Bobby Stilley and mother, Karen Rouse of the home; brother, James E. Rouse of the home; sister, Misty Jones and Julian of Vanceboro; niece, Emma Jones; nephew, Eli Jones; a very special friend Daryl Howett; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of John's Life will be held at 2 pm on Friday December 9, 2016 at Juniper Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Vanceboro with Pastor Mike Scott officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm at the church. Interment will follow at the Juniper Chapel FWB Church Cemetery.