William Calvin Rouse

William Calvin Rouse, 94, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Fellowship Home. Born in Ware County to the late Holton & Francis James Rouse he was a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Rouse was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WW II and retired from CSX Railroad in 1984 after working over 40 years on the railroad. He was an elder in a local congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Survivors include a daughter, Laura Irene Rouse Carter, of Valdosta; two sons, Calvin A. Rouse of Augusta and Walter Louis Rouse, also of Augusta; a sister, Laverne Deen and two brothers and sister in law, Donald & Shirley Rouse of Baxley and H. Gene Rouse of Jessup. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Rachel (Daniel) Griffin and Dmetri (Rachel) Rouse, all of Augusta and James Rouse Carter of Valdosta and numerous nieces & nephews and his faithful companion, Lilly Lou-Lou. He is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Heritage Rouse and three sisters.

A private graveside service was held at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com Carson McLane Funeral Home