Robert Daniel Ross, Sr.

Robert Daniel Ross, Sr., age 78, was called home to glory in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home in Smithfield, Va. He was a native of Waynesville, N.C. and a resident of Hampton for over 50 years.

Upon graduation from Hampton High School in 1953, he began a long and successful career in construction and underground utilities. Then in 1985, along with his wife Elizabeth and his sons Tim and Gary, he became President and founding officer of Ross and Sons Utility Contractor, Inc. Sons Joel and Bobby soon joined the company and Robert found great joy being able to work with his entire family for close to 15 years. He poured all his heart and soul and strength into his company and with his dedication and incredible work ethic, he was truly well-respected throughout all of Hampton Roads. He was a lifelong member of Pine Chapel Baptist Church, serving as deacon and trustee, and also was a current member of Community Baptist Church in Surry.

Preceding him in rest was the true love of his life Elizabeth K Ross, his parents, Jesse D and Esther L Ross, and his brothers Richard and Johnny Ross. Surviving Robert are his sons, Robert D Ross, Jr. and wife Kim, Timothy P Ross, Sr. and wife Janet, Gary A Ross and wife Sherry, and Joel L Ross and wife Teresa; grandchildren Ryan, Joshua, Olivia, Maria, Timothy Jr., Aaron, Jesse, Alicia, Jacob, Lauren and Leah; great-grandchildren Hunter, Alexis and Aubree and also his brother JD.

The family would like to give special thanks to Paulette Cypress, Johnnie Stringfield and Mary Chapman for their wonderful care and love shown to Dad and Mom these last 6 years.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Friday, May 23 at 2:00 PM at Pine Chapel Baptist Church in Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Baptist Church Building Fund, 270 Old Burrough Rd, Elberon, Va, 23846.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolences with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, 23666.