Johnnie Ross, Sr.'s Obituary
Life Reflections Johnnie Ross, Sr. was born on January 8, 1916 to Soldon Ross and Hannah Goins in Grenada, Mississippi. He later moved to Sikeston, Missouri when Grandma Hannah married Eli Reynolds in November of 1916. He was the oldest of ten children; four sisters and three brothers; preceded him in death. Johnnie also had three brothers and two sisters, all deceased from the union of his father Soldon Ross and Francis Ross. Johnnie was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Mamie Dell Ross, and daughter Annette Marie Ross. Johnnie professed his faith in Christ at an early age. After serving in World War II from 1943 to 1946, he later moved to Eau Clair, Michigan where he met the love of his life Mamie Dell Shaw; whom he later married in Jackson, Michigan on November 17, 1958 at the home of Reverend A.P. Williams. Both became members of Second Baptist Church, where Johnnie served on the deacon board, and was a member of the pastor’s chorus and male chorus. Johnnie became employed by the Clark Equipment company, and retired shortly after a knee injury at the age of 62. Johnnie was an avid outdoors man; where he loved camping, hunting, fishing, and was a great handyman, where his workshop had a Noah’s ark quality (2 of every tool). His garden was an escape for him where he grew his prized tomatoes, vegetables and his wonderful compost patch where everything including a big pile of manure was “lovingly” shoveled into the garden by his two sons! He leaves to cherish his memory two sons; Johnny Ross, Jr. and Jerry (Linnette) Ross and daughter; Ann Lois Ross, his grandchildren; Steven Ross, Stephany (Richard) Gallon, Leesa Ross and Jordan Ross, two sisters; Thelma (John) Bell and Arvell Reynolds, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Johnnie also leaves to cherish his memory special friends; Richard and Wanda Holmes. Johnnie was a great provider, a loving dad and a wise man of the Lord who set a living example for all he touched. He will be greatly missed and every time the word “Copacetic” is used he will be remembered warmly.
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