Mr. Ross was born November 17, 1934 in Hawkinsville, Georgia, the son of the late, James A. and Annie Lee (Harrell) Ross. He was a truck driver for American Freight for many years, a member of the Teamsters Union, was a poultry farmer and was a member of Wofford’s Cross Roads Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Lynda (Stewart) Ross of Rydal, five children, Michael and Briggith Ross of Kennesaw, John, Jr. and Kelli Ross of Adairsville, Kim and Rodger Jones of Cartersville, Jeanie Howard of Cartersville, Sherri Townsend of Lithonia, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, brothers, James W. Sr., and Teresa Ross of Marietta, William A. and Delores Ross of Hoschton, a sister, Mary and Harry Batistini of Hilton Head, South Carolina and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Rabern officiating.
Burial will follow in Wofford’s Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be David Ross, Russell Ross, Jimmy Ross, Greg Woodall, Scott Woodall and Eddie Ross.
Please go to www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the online guestbook.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.
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