William Lamar Rose Sr.,91, passed away peacefully, Sunday March 19, 2017 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Rose served in WWII in the Navy and was retired from MLG&W. He leaves behind three children; Patricia Crocker of Memphis, TN, Nancy Bryant (Gary) of Arlington, TN and David Rose (Michele) of Memphis, TN as well as six grandchildren; Tracy, Dale, Pam, Chad, Adrienne and Chris and fourteen great- grandchildren. Services for Mr. Rose will be held, Two o'clock in the afternoon, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125.