GREENVILLE – Billy Joe Rose, 78, of Greenville, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 6:30PM at his home. Mr. Rose was born August 22, 1932 in Muhlenberg County. He worked in reclamation at Breathett Coal Company and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Greenville. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sweeney Rose; son Richard (Teresa) Rose of Beech Creek; daughter Sherry (Tom) Merman of Pigeon Forge, TN; grandchildren Christopher (Brittany) Rose, Brandon (Brandy) Rose, Johnathon Aubrey, and James Aubrey; great-grandchildren Brayden Rose, Anthony Aubrey, Andrew Aubrey, Macy Aubrey, and Raleigh Rose. Funeral services will be Monday, April 18, 2011 at 7:00PM at Second Baptist Church in Greenville, with Rev. Bob Thurman officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be Monday after 5:00PM at Second Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Hospital or Second Baptist Church Building Fund, 217 W. Depot St., Greenville, KY 42345. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.