Warren “Dennis” Rome, 72, of Columbus died Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, S.C.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of the late John Joseph and Doris Polster Rome. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Dennis was a member of the Woodmen of the World, a member of the Isothermal Railroad Club and an avid train lover. He played Santa for families and businesses over the years. He retired from Food Lion in 2001 and was a member of Columbus Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Becky R. Rome of the home; one son, Christopher Rome of Columbus; two brothers, John J. Rome Jr. of South Orange, N.J. and Michael Rome of Bloomingdale, N.J.
No services are planned.
An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.