of Maumelle, AR

April 5, 1928 - March 11, 2021

Aaron Ross, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, March 11, at the age of 92.

Aaron was born April 5, 1928, to parents Lorene and Morris Ross in Morehead, Mississippi. He was raised in Mississippi and in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Aaron moved to Helena, Arkansas, at the age of 16 to help his Dad, Morris, at the People's Department Store. There, Aaron met his beloved Janie. "I have found the one whom my soul loves." Song of Solomon 3:4 depicts their over seventy-two years together. During his high school years, Aaron attended Helena High School where he played football.

Aaron is preceded in death by his dear wife, Janie; their daughter, Deborah; son, Andrew; and Aaron's brother, David. Aaron leaves two sons, Bob (Lynn) and Morris (Debi); his grandchildren, John, Lori, Corey and Mitchell (Alisha) Ross. He leaves his great-grandchildren, Alex, Leo, Connor and Roman Ross.

Aaron and Janie lived in California and Florida before moving back to Helena where Aaron worked as a Metropolitan Life Insurance agent. In 1971, the couple chose to move to North Little Rock to realize their dream of building a restaurant. They planned, built and launched the successful Sir Loin's Inn restaurant in North Little Rock. As owners of Sir Loin's Inn, Aaron and Jane employed, mentored and trained many young men and women of the community.
Believing in community, Aaron and Jane helped raised money and supported Arkansas Children's Hospital and St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis.

Aaron was a man of determination and motivation. He had vision, courage and a strong work ethic and was committed to excellence. His interests included his family, friends and his Sir Loin's Inn family.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." II Corinthians 5:17


The family is grateful to all who helped Aaron. This includes the staff of:

Fox Ridge Assisted Living in North Little Rock
The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation
Baptist Health Hospital
Hospice Home Care in Little Rock

Memorial gifts may be made to:

Arkansas Children's Hospital
St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis
Or to a charity of your choice.

There will be an outdoor Ceremony of Life on Tuesday, March 16, at 11:00 A.M. at Riverwood Memorial Park in Maumelle. All are welcome and due to COVID restrictions, all attendees are required to provide and wear their own masks.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com