of Conway, AR

August 5, 1950 - December 16, 2023

Franklin R Ross, Jr., 73, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Franklin and Mayme Ross. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School and went on to Arkansas State University, where he graduated with a bachelor and master's degree in Music Education. He had a passion for music, from teaching, to composing, to directing, he loved every aspect of it. He directed bands at schools in Gosnell, Marked Tree, Mountain Grove (MO) and Pocahontas. He also served as handbell director at Asbury United Methodist Church and Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin R Ross, Sr. and Mayme McCormack Ross. He is survived by his two daughters, Laura (Matthew) Boyd and Jennifer Ross and one grandson, Cooper Boyd.

His life will be celebrated on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church at 10:00am with a visitation at the church at 9:00am. Memorials can be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Music Ministry or the CARTI Cancer Center Foundation.

The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to Dr. Ryan Hall, Dr. Amr Ismail and Dr. Caleb Dickson and their staff for their excellent care.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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