Heaven welcomed home Kennewick resident James V. Rosser. Coach Rosser entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31, 2007, when he passed away at Emmanuel Care Center in Kennewick, Washington. Coach Rosser loved his wife dearly and blessed his sons and grandchildren by showing them that truth and character are when your word and your deed become one. One of Coach Rosser?s former students and basketball players said it best. ?As a coach he taught us basketball fundamentals as well as fundamentals of life such as work ethic, perseverance, sacrifice, and teamwork. He did not look for stars but for players willing to give 100%.? He was born October 11, 1921 in Quality, Kentucky to the late James E. and Ora Harper Rosser. He graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1940 and enrolled in Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green where he played basketball under legendary Coach E.A. Diddle. In June of 1942 Coach Rosser enlisted and served in the 8th Air Force with the 305th bomber group. As a crewmember on a B17 Flying Fortress he manned the radio, was a waist gunner, and was among the first to be trained in the use of radar later becoming a radar instructor. In 1945 Mr. Rosser returned to Western Kentucky and received a B.S. in Physical Education in 1947. He later received a Masters degree from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Coach Rosser?s first coaching job was at Sopchoppy High School near Tallahassee, Florida. It was there he met his wife, Bennie Maude Kennedy, a fellow teacher, and they were married on November 28, 1947. Coach Rosser taught and coached in northwest Florida for 40 years, the last 32 years at Milton High School, Milton Florida. He taught biology among other subjects and also served as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal before retiring on December 20, 1986. He came to Kennewick in 2000 to live with his oldest son. Coach Rosser was a faithful member of Kennewick Baptist Church. Coach Rosser is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Ellen Rosser of Kennewick, Washington; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Carolyn Rosser of Peachtree City, Georgia; six grandchildren, Storm James Hughes of North Bonneville, Washington, Katherine Chad Pettijohn of Pasco, Washington, Jo Beth and Seth Rosser of Kennewick, Washington, Jamie Scott Laslo of Birmingham, Alabama and Virginia Rosser of Peachtree City, Georgia; five great grandsons, Caleb and Micah Hughes of North Bonneville, Washington and Bryant, Samuel and Ian Pettijohn of Pasco, Washington; and sister Fanny Washer of Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie. A memorial service will be held for Coach Rosser at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton. Burial will be at Banks Cemetery in Banks, Alabama. The Family requests that memorials be made to Pearl Ministries Inc. a non-profit ministry founded by Coach Rosser?s granddaughter Jamie Laslo which aids orphans in Uganda Africa. Tax deductible gifts can be sent to Pearl Ministries Inc. 100 Woodsdale Drive Peachtree City, Georgia 30269.