1953
David
2018
David Ross
January 23, 1953 — October 31, 2018
David Ross, Sr.
1953 - 2018
Bessemer City – Franklin David Ross, Sr., 65, joined his heavenly Father on October 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Cleveland County.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 23, 1953 to the late Harold Edward and Helen Barrett Ross.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and Nathan Ross and sisters, Patricia Ross and Jane Ross.
David was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed! He loved his family and friends. David enjoyed any opportunity he had to be doing things outside his house. He loved being outdoors.
Left to cherish his memories includes his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Helen Dixon Ross; sons, Rev. Franklin David Ross Jr., and wife Stefanie; Jason Scott Ross and wife Jackie; daughter, Nichole Ross Tompkins and husband Duane; 10 grandchildren; sister, Rebekah Allen and husband Danny; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4th at Bessemer City Community Church with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Mike Criswell and Rev. David Ross, Jr., officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jason Ross, Danny Allen, Thomas Holland, Duane Tompkins, Zack Tompkins and Jason Arrowood.
Interment will follow at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com ;
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
1953 - 2018
Bessemer City – Franklin David Ross, Sr., 65, joined his heavenly Father on October 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Cleveland County.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 23, 1953 to the late Harold Edward and Helen Barrett Ross.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and Nathan Ross and sisters, Patricia Ross and Jane Ross.
David was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed! He loved his family and friends. David enjoyed any opportunity he had to be doing things outside his house. He loved being outdoors.
Left to cherish his memories includes his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Helen Dixon Ross; sons, Rev. Franklin David Ross Jr., and wife Stefanie; Jason Scott Ross and wife Jackie; daughter, Nichole Ross Tompkins and husband Duane; 10 grandchildren; sister, Rebekah Allen and husband Danny; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4th at Bessemer City Community Church with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Mike Criswell and Rev. David Ross, Jr., officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jason Ross, Danny Allen, Thomas Holland, Duane Tompkins, Zack Tompkins and Jason Arrowood.
Interment will follow at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com ;
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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