Vachel Boone Rose III (1943-2021)
Vachel Boone Rose III, also known as VB, Butch or Daddy Rose, was born Oct. 7, 1943, in Memphis and baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on Oct. 14, 1961.
He died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at the age of 78, after battling cancer for 12 years. He fell asleep in death in Forrest City, at his home with his family and friends by his side.
He was the son of Vachel Boone Rose Jr. and Laura Mavis Hobbs.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Martha Ruth Kitchens Rose; one son, Vachel Boone Rose IV and wife, Rebekah Irene Dean Rose, of Forrest City; four grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren with one on the way and one sister, Linda Poindexter and her son and granddaughter of Wynne.
After completing high school, he went on to receive his minister's classification. From there, his life centered on his love for Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ. This meant he was involved in a broad spectrum of spiritual activities as one of Jehovah's witnesses. Just a few of these activities included volunteering to build places of worship, giving Bible discourses and sharing the good news of God’s kingdom and the hope of a beautiful new world with no more suffering or death.
He was also a family man and was never too busy to take time out for the important things. He supported his family financially with his locally wellknown business, Rose’s Janitorial Service of over 50 years. Something else he was well known for was his quick wit and humor.
As a family, we would like to thank Patients Choice, MidSouth Medical, all the doctors and nurses who had a part in his care. Also, a special thanks to the many friends who helped us with cards, text messages, calls, prayers, health care, flowers and thoughts on our behalf. We genuinely appreciate everything. You all have indeed been a strengthening aid to us during these difficult times.
Mr. Rose is laid to rest at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City.
His memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, online over Zoom at 2 p.m.