Paul Ross

He was a kind man who enjoyed helping people whenever he could. Paul was a longtime member of the New Covenant Believers Church. He had several interests in life, but especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. As a young man Paul spent his college days at The Ohio State University playing football for Woody Hayes from 1976 to 1978. His family will forever cherish his gentle spirit, quite dignity and sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lynette; and father, Paul Ross, Jr. He is survived by his children, Paul Ross IV, Nekesha Barksdale; fiancé, Sarah Calloway; step children, Ashley Calloway, Amber Williams and Antonio Williams; mother, Alice Ross; grandchildren, Jazmyn Ross, Rashon Barksdale, Nayana Barksdale, Treyce Ross, Autry Ross and Justice Ross-Cortellessa; siblings, Bishop Lucy (Victor) Torres, Nadine (Michael) Lucas, Nadale (Walter) Johnson, Merrill (Rena) Ross and Annette Ross; closest friend and brother, Ricardo Volley; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2-5 pm, Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL 5554 Karl RD. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, August 1, 2011 at St. John AME Church, 7700 Crosswoods Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235; Pastor Jermaine D. Covington and Bishop Lucy Torres officiating. Interment at Pioneer Cemetery. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Paul.