Robert L. Ross

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Robert L. Ross, 71, of Linton, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Union Hospital, Terre Haute.

He was born Aug. 15, 1939 in Fillmore to Walter Ross and Lena (Hedge) Ross.

He pastored for a total of 41 years. He was a member of the Blessed Hope Baptist Church where he pastored for 31 of those years. He had worked for Anaconda in Terre Haute for 16 years prior to full-time pastoring. He also enjoyed woodworking in his free time.

Survivors include his spouse, Donna Jean (Ogle) Ross of Linton, whom he married on Jan. 5, 1957; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Chuck Williford of Durham, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Kim Ross of Jasonville, Jerry and Sheryl Ross of Jasonville, and David and Jessica Ross of Linton; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Vera Jean and Wendall Clark of Greencastle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Lois Ross of Fort Wayne and Herschel and Nancy Ross of Fillmore and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and four brothers.

Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 S. Meridian St.; Jasonville, with visitation scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Blessed Hope Baptist Church on Hwy 59 and 10 a.m. until service time Friday, which is also at the church. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at the church with Pastor Jerry Ross officiating.

Interment will be at the Peavey Cemetery in Howesville.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Blessed Hope Bus Ministry in memory of Pastor Ross. Envelopes are available at the church.