I worked with Ross in Lebanon and in Houston. He was one of the best man to ever work with. A great Accountant, humorist, Christian brother. He was a true friend you could count on.

He would always call me  some times during the year and share what was going on.  It was my turn to call him and I am so sad imdid not reach out.

I was shocked and saddened to hear from Wanda that he passed. Please let me know what happened.

My prayers and thoughts go to the family of Ross King. Ross was a special person to me. I first met Ross at a plant controllers meeting  when working at US Corrugated.  Ross was honest with thoughts  on how corrugated plant should be run which made for interesting discussions.  I liked that about Ross. He was a wonderful work colleague and a wonderful friend.  

I worked with Ross at KapStone.   I only have good memories of him.  We have been talking off and on since he retired.  
Sorry for your loss...

My heart was broken when I heard the news. Ross was a wonderful godly man that always put the needs of others above himself. He was like another father to me, and I will miss him. 

I have no idea how I actually met Ross.  My hunch is that he made himself known to me.  Probably called out to me in the halls of the church or something like that.  Anyway, he was the kind of guy I really enjoyed getting a chance to know.  Behind the loud and sometimes obnoxious presentation there was a man with a lot of depth and compassion.  He was trying to put the pain of military service behind him.  And man!  He was proud of his boys and later those grandkids.   So I was teaching a a 12 week Bible Class and Ross came.  Most every session, he had something to say.  I decided to channel that energy by using him as a heckler in a class where  we were going to be discussing anger.  We met a couple of days before class to go over the plan. When class began, Ross took a seat in the middle of everyone.  I’d talk some and he’d interrupt.  I’d talk some more and he’d wise guy me.  No one knew this was an act! Some people started to tell Ross to tone it down.   I proceeded.  He interrupted me once again.  I yelled, “I’m gonna need you to be quiet or leave!”  I continued.  He heckled again.  At that point I said, “Fine! If you’re not going to leave, I will!  Class is over!”  I stomped out the door and slammed it behind me.  There was total silence.  About six people came after me to calm me down.  Several were still in the room giving Ross an earful!  It was a beautiful set up for really talking about anger.  I’ll never forget that class!  

Ross was a constant pal of mine after that.  We did a lot of lunch dates.  He freely gave me advice and wanted my opinions on things.  We spent some time together after he lost Earline as he tried to make some peace there.  I loved that man.  I was saddened to hear about his passing away.  Dan and Will, my heart goes out to you both.  He was crazy about you two.  Love to you and your amazing wives and children during this time. I wish I could be there with you all.  

Ross, was my friend and always included us in your family dinners after church. He and your mother, Earline, always feed us a great meal. He was active in most of my bible study class thru the years a Hillvue. He has a strange, yet wonderful sense of humor. One year at your Bible Study Christmas party he gave me a can of oysters. After that here would come the oysters, even after we moved to TX. If finally stopped but it was a good jester.

We would talk quarterly on the phone just to keep touch. I know he loved us and we loved ya'll and him. Sadly, I could not get to the service. Conflicts with doctor appointments and I was running a golf tournament.  God Blessings, Gary


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Ross Paul King

September 6, 1952 – June 25, 2021

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Greensboro

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