of Benton, AR
December 29, 1928 - February 1, 2016
Wesley Earl Ross, age 87, currently of Benton, AR, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 29, 1928 to the late Walter Forrest Ross and Vanda Lee Painter Ross. Mr. Ross was a US Army Air Corp Veteran who served on Okinawa during WWII. He was a 1952 graduate of Texas Tech and received his Masters from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. He retired after twenty-five years from the education field, the last ten years having served as school superintendent. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ in Benton.
In addition to his parents and all of his siblings, he was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Olivia Bryan
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Clariece Ross; one son, Richard Greg Ross and wife, Monica Dawn of Florence, AL, three daughters, Clarissa Beth Ross Romines and husband, Eddie of Fate, TX, Melissa Jill Ross Tate and husband, David of Arlington, TX, and Alissa Lynn Ross Rabon and husband, Jeremiah of Bryant, AR; ten grandchildren, Clinton Romines, Kate Bryan, Matt Tate, Melissa Tate, Michael Tate, Erin Ross, Daniel Ross, Alyssa Stewart, Alex Rabon, and Anna Rabon; five great-grandchildren, Maddox Bryan, Lyla Romines, Ella Bryan, Abby Bryan, and Ava Romines; nephew, James Wesley Ross of St. Louis, MO; other numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives, and friends.
Private services are entrusted to Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, AR (501-315-4047).
Memorial services in Texas will be scheduled for a later date.
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22 Condolence(s)
Tommy & Linda Shackelford
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Earl was a very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and Naomi Guy
Monday, February 8, 2016
Naomi and I want to send our sincerest love and condolences to Clariece Ross and the entire Ross family in the loss of our dear Brother in Christ, Earl. He was a truly great man. His service for Christ was exemplary and his reputation as a man of God will continue to inspire faith in others for years to come.
Sincerely,
Mark and Naomi Guy
Lisa Trail Norman
Monday, February 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Ross, He was a kind and generous man, I went to school is Sanger when he was there. God bless you all!
Lisa Trail Norman
Sanger ISD.
Harry & Eulalia Ledbetter
Monday, February 8, 2016
We were extremely sorry to learn of brother Earl's death.
He was a great Christian man and a real gentleman. It was a pleasure to serve with him, for a time, as Elders at the Pearl Street Church of Christ in Denton, Texas and to have Clariece as our church secretary. We have fond memories of our times together.
Bernie Kay Brown
Monday, February 8, 2016
Ross Family, So sorry for your loss. God bless. Bernie kay Brown
michael guy
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Earl always showed me hospitality and devotion . God and family were always first. I am so blessed to have had some wonderful year's around him.His example is one I will try to follow in my life
Mary Forrest
Sunday, February 7, 2016
My sincere sympathies for all of Earl's family. He was My friend and mentor as I entered into SISD's Board of Directors. I had a great deal of respect for Him, and have thought of Him often.
Robin Grimes
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Clariece, Greg, Jill, Beth and Lynn,
Uncle Earl was one of my favorite people on this earth-a truly gentle man. Please know how much you are all loved, and I hope to be able to see you for Earl's memorial service.
With love in our precious Lord Jesus,
Robin
Elaine Cannon
Saturday, February 6, 2016
I always have treasured tea with you Clariese, and how special and comfortable you and Earl made me feel in your home. What a special heritage! May God grant you peace and comfort! How beautiful when we all get to Heaven! Love, Elaine
troy miller
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Clariece, -Sorry to hear that Earl has passed. Best wishes to you. Hope all is as well as can be. After all these year together, it would be nice to take the final journey together with clear memories of the best years of our lives together.
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David Blackburn
Saturday, February 6, 2016
We pray for your comfort and peace.
God bless.
Gina Baber
Friday, February 5, 2016
I have such fond memories of your family. I loved Earl. He was a great man.
Mitzi
Thursday, February 4, 2016
A great friend--deepest sympathy to Clariece and family.
Jana Matney
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Earl was one of the dearest men I have ever met. He was a fine husband, father, cousin, friend, and a true Christian man. I will miss him and hold on to the memories I shared with him, Clariece, and my family. Boy, did we have some fun times and laughs!! We love you, Earl, and the Ross family!!!
Robert & Debbie Smiley
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Earl will forever be in our hearts.
ERNEST G BREWER JR
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
I was sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I have fond memories of him when I was young. He was great men. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clarice and the rest of the family.
Charlotte Finley
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Earl was a gentleman who shared kindness, encouragement, and joy to everyone. Love & sympathy to Clariece & family.
Steven Lloyd
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
I am sad to know Earl is gone, but rejoice that he has gone to a far better place.
Diane Tolleson
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jana story
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. What an extraordinary life he lived! Prayers for you during this difficult time
Jana Story
Sherman Dr Church of Christ
Dennis & Rosealine Willich
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Our prayer for the family.
Millard and Nancy Smith
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Earl was dear to us. Love and condolences to all.
Millard and Nancy