Claude Arthur Rouse, Jr., 54, of Salem, Arkansas was born on October 29, 1962, in Searcy, Arkansas son of Claude Arthur Sr. and Martha Sue (York) Rouse. He departed this life on November 13, 2016 in Salem, Arkansas. He spent his working years as a carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Martha Rouse; two daughters, Tonya Rouse and Jessica Shambline; fiancé, Carrie Ann Worsham; brother, Bruce Edward Rouse; sister, Lori Toth; nine grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, brother, and three sisters and two sons. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home of Salem, Arkansas.