Willie Curly Rose was born on June 25, 1934, in Houston, Texas to Curley and Sallie Rose. He leaves behind two brothers, Gilbert Rose and John Rose. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Vera Rose. His daughter Beverly Ann Brown and his sister Edna Wiltz. He leaves behind two children, Albert Culbreath and Pam Hewett (Keith). He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Sherry Walker (Derrick), Ken Culbreath (Karen), Dadrian Leaks, Troy Brown (Shan), Lakisha Brown (Earl), Travis Brown, Reva Pratcher (Mario) and James Hewett. He has twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. In addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.