Richard Scott Ross

Richard was born on March 26, 1961, in Chicago, IL the son of Robert and Helen (Anderson) Ross. He was a member of the Prospect Baptist Heights Church. Rick retired in 2021 from True Manufacturing in Mexico, MO after having worked there for many years.

Rick had a love of everything Christmas; lights, decorations, trees, and movies!!! Some of his favorite Christmas movies included Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story. He was a generous gift giver. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was able to see the humor in life’s absurdities. He had a fondness for music and was a gifted piano player, able to play-by-ear melodies and chords without sheet music. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He found loyal companionship in his dog Tiny, who passed in 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Masey Ross (Stephen Lane) of Henrico, VA; his son, Erik Ross (Megan) of Kansas City, MO; his mother, Helen Ross of Fulton, MO; three sisters, Donna McGrath of Fulton, MO, Bonnie Winters (Michael) of Xenia, OH and Judy Beebe (Johnny) of Millersburg, MO; one granddaughter, Sophie and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ross.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Carrington Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. Memorial service will follow at 12:00 pm at the church with Rev. Robert Hayden officiating. Inurnment will be held at Carrington Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spay Neuter Project, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.