In Memory of...

There are very special people that come along in a pastor and his family's life, and Donald Rose was one of them. He moved to Quitman about 5 years ago, and I just wish that he had moved into our lives sooner! What an example that he set for us to follow!!!

Keith was privileged to participate in his funeral today, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and it was one of those times that he didn't have a problem finding something good to say. Bro. Rose came into this truth later in life - 58 years of age. From some of the others that spoke, I sat in awe of this man. He and his late wife were givers. Not only were they givers of their money, but their time and energy. They signed over a house (that was paid for) to the church so that a new building could be built, he mowed the church yard, they cleaned the church building... Those are just a few things that stood out to me while listening today. He found out early in his Christian walk that you just cannot outgive God!



Bro Rose was a giver to this nation. He fought in 3 major wars: WWII, the Korean, and Vietnam. He served from 1940-45 and then re-enlisted when needed from 1950-66. It was very moving today hearing "Taps" played and then the 21 gun salute. He definitely loved the USA!



Bro. Rose was 88 this past November, but even at his age, he found a ministry that he could do - media ministry. He made sure everyone that missed a service had a CD of it. He didn't want anyone left out. We would go to visit him, and he would have one of his preaching CD's going. He loved prayer and the Word of God!

He never forgot anyone's birthday, either! My birthday was on the 28th of March, and he made sure I received my card before leaving for Ladies' Conference. There was quite a gift inside. He was teasing me about my "soon to be" age at his last service, and informed me that he had retired the year before I was born!

He definitely honored the ministry and his fellow brothers and sisters. There were always good things that were said about his pastor and church family. He lived for church services.


VFC will miss you dearly, Bro. Rose!!! There will be a great void left in your absence, but thank you for the memories and the example that you set for us.

We salute you not just for your accomplishments in the military, but your highest achievement, the one you told me you over and over that you wanted to be ready for - you've finally made it home!