Charles A. Rose

Preceded byRobert Kirk Walker

Succeeded byGene Roberts

Born(1930-10-05)October 5, 1930

Orlando, Florida

DiedMay 30, 2022(2022-05-30) (aged 91)

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Charles A. Rose
Mayor of Chattanooga
In office 1975–1983
Preceded by	Robert Kirk Walker
Succeeded by	Gene Roberts
Personal details
Born	(1930-10-05)October 5, 1930 Orlando, Florida
Died	May 30, 2022(2022-05-30) (aged 91) Chattanooga, Tennessee
Resting place	Chattanooga National Cemetery
Spouse	Martha Carolyn McKelvey

Charles Allen "Pat" Rose (October 5, 1930 – May 30, 2022) was an American politician, who served as mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, from 1975 to 1983.^[1]

Rose began working for the city of Chattanooga in 1964 as an assistant traffic engineer. He was appointed acting Public Works Commissioner in 1969, won his first term as commissioner in 1971, and was elected mayor in 1975.^[1]

Rose was born in Orlando, Florida, and was married to Martha Carolyn (McKelvey) Rose from 1950 until her death in January 2022.^[2] Rose died on May 30, 2022. They had four children.^[3]