On November 6, 2025, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one, Mr. Stanley James Rose at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA. Stanley, affectionately known as "Pee Wee", was born on January 6, 1949, in Yale, Virginia to the late Henry M. and Estelle Rose.

Stanley was preceded in death by his sisters, Eunice Jones, Pearl Culver, Evelyn Cary and Blanche Jones; and his brothers, Charles Henry Rose, Sr., Larry Rose, Sr. and Richard Jones, Sr.; and his brother and sister-in-love, Calvin Jones, Sr. and Estelle Jones Prosise.

Life Reflections

Stanley was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Yale, Virginia where he served in the capacity of Junior Deacon.

After graduating from high school, Stanley enlisted in the United States Army in 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts. His tours of duty included, but were not limited to, Camp Samea, Thailand, Korea, Fort Belvoir, Fort Lee, Virginia and Vietnam. While serving his country, Stanley received many accolades. Among them being the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unity Citation with Palm/Overseas Service Bars (3). His courses of study included Military Police Investigators and several Military Security classes. These courses allowed him to become a Military Police and Detective, and secure the title of Hercules MS1 Crewman, He retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service.

Stanley leaves to cherish his precious memories: a son, Christopher Rose; devoted sister, Gloria Anderson (CB) of Hopewell, Virginia; devoted companion, Lana Rayford of Petersburg, Virginia; sister-in-law, Agnes Rose of Yale, Virginia; nephews, Larry Rose, Jr., Kenny Cary, Sr., Richard Jones, Jr., Ronnie Jones, Sr., Charles Rose, Jr., Rodney Jones, and Alonzo Jones; nieces, Anita Stith, Andrea Adams and Sheryl Brooks; and a host of relatives and friends.

A Soldier's legacy is the freedom we live; their courage leaves indelible marks on our hearts.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 17, 2025, in the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Pastor Melvin Taylor, eulogist. The interment will be held 1:00 P.M. at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.