Charles Lyndon Rose, Sr. age 81 of Mesquite went to be with his Lord Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born November 30, 1933 in Corsicana, Texas to Herbert & Artie Rose. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, sister Shirley Carey, brother James Rose and great grandson Spencer Darden. He is survived by his loving wife Marie Rose; four children Steven Newman & wife Suzanne, Brenda Newsome & husband Elbert, Patricia Howard & husband John and Charles Rose, Jr. & wife Kasey; eight grandchildren Malynda Darden, Erin Roberts, Jennifer Newsome, Ashley Moore, Steven Newman, John Howard, Jr., Morgan Rose and Whitney Howard; five great grandchildren; brother Ralph Rose; two sisters Vera Clarkson and Retha; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.