William Earl Rose, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Freda Mae Satterfield and Earl Rose. He retired from the City of Madisonville with the Sanitation Department. He enjoyed fishing and fellowshipping with others. He was a member of Celebration House of Worship in Madisonville where he helped at the church where needed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Kay Rose; and his infant brother.

Survivors include his sisters, Patricia Diane Long of Madisonville and Norma Jean Barton of Phoenix, AZ; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Madisonville with Pastor Darren Nance officiating.