William Rudolph Rose, 84, of Sussex Co., died December 2, 2009 at Kindred Hospital. He was a native of Sussex and the son of the late George William and Mary Wachsmann Rose. He was predeceased by two nephews Gary Frances Neblett and Russell Wayne Neblett. William was a retired farmer and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He is survived by a brother, George Parham Rose of Disputanta; three sisters, Rosalind Neblett of Disputanta, Mary Jane Simmons of Colonial Heights; Nancy R. Wellons and husband, Harold of Sedley, VA; three nephews, David E. Neblett, G. Lee Simmons and Paul R. Wellons; two nieces, Jane S. Lawrence and Wendy W. Stout; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Burial will be private. Condolences may be registered at
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