Levi David Rose

Levi David Rose, age 22 of Lewisville, stepped into Eternal life Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Randolph County, due to an automobile accident. He was born December 25, 1992 in Knightstown, Indiana to David Lee and Amy (Ireton) Rose.

He was a 2011 graduate of New Castle High School where he was involved in wrestling, soccer and baseball. He was a three time NCC wrestling champion and had also wrestled in the National Super 32 Tournament. Levi was a 10 year Old World Champion Archer in the IBO. He was a former 135 lbs. title holder for “Mad Wolfe” promotion and was a current title holder for “Extreme Cage Challenge”. Levi was well accomplished in the Fight Hard MMA in St. Charles, Missouri and set to fight for the Shamrock Fighting Championship title for June 2015. He was an amazing artist and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing baseball. Levi was a member of the House of Prayer and was a supporter of Harvest Christian Camp. He was employed at Fallen Empire Tattoo Gallery in Greenwood.

Levi was a devoted companion and father. He was an avid competitor, tender-hearted warrior, and friend to all. He made Jesus Christ the Lord of his life at a young age and although the path appeared rocky at times, he never lost sight of the goal. Levi strove to share that with anyone he met.

Survivors include the love of his life, Vanessa Goebel; two children, Ayden Levi Maverick Rose, age 2 years and Kennedy Lynn Rose, age four weeks; parents, David and Amy Rose of Lewisville; siblings, Hunter, Mariah and Clayton Rose all of Lewisville; maternal grandmother, Doris Ireton “Grandma I” of New Castle; paternal grandparents, Willie (Sue) Rose, Sr. of Burkesville, KY; paternal grandparents, Mary (Ron) Pierce of New Castle; extended family, Josh (Liz) Goebel, Tim (Staci) Goebel; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Connie Rose; maternal grandfather, Jesse Ireton; uncles, Monte Ireton and Ronnie Bell.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at First Baptist Church in New Castle with Mick Ireton, Wes Ireton and David Todd officiating. Burial will follow in Hedricksburg Cemetery near Shirley. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Trust Fund for Levi’s children through Star Bank with envelopes available at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Condolences and memories of Levi can be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .