Obituary

William b. Rossman, m.D., 101, of kanawha city, passed away saturday, july 30, 2016 at the hubbard hospice house, charleston. 
william was the first board-certified psychiatrist in the state of west virginia and was chief of staff at charleston memorial hospital.  he retired in 1985.
He was also the first director of the department of mental health, under governor cecil underwood’s first administration and was the founder of highland hospital in charleston.
William was a graduate of indiana university medical school, and was a u.S. Army veteran of world war ii in which he served as a medical officer.  william was the oldest living member of the local vfw.
Additionally, he was a founding member of the coonskin skeet club and also a member of the west virginia clays skeet club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, amelia muir rossman; and son, james lewis rossman.
He is survived by his sons, william byron rossman, jr., dds and david muir (carolyn byrd) rossman; grandchildren, deborah amelia (victor) volpi, carrie (joe) white, mark rossman and richard (laura) rossman; great-grandchildren, alexandra martinez lu, skyler rossman and autumn white.
Memorial service will be 1 p.M. On saturday, august 6, 2016, at st timothy lutheran church, charleston with the rev. Richard mahan officiating.  visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  inurnment will be held at a later date in the church columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in memory of william to:  st timothy lutheran church, 900 lawndale ln, charleston, wv 25314 and/or highland hospital foundation, 300 56th st se, charleston, wv 25304 and/or west virginia clays, inc., 5009 buffy drive, cross lanes, wv 25313.