David Wesley Rouse, 78 of Hickory, NC, passed away in the early evening on August 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife Rosemarie Rouse, Son David Rouse, Daughter in law Rosalba, Granddaughter Glenda and Daughter Desiree Beringer, and Son-in-law Thomas Beringer. He is one of Jehovahs Witnesses, being baptized on 7-2-64 and served faithfully for over 55 years, and was a part of the Hickory South Congregation. He enjoyed sharing the good news of Gods kingdom with everybody he came into contact with, even while he was hospitalized. He was a very humble and loving man, and would always get people to laugh and liven up their spirits. There will be no service. Funeral Home: Bass-Smith Granite 106 S. Main St. Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630