J.D. Ross Obituary (1930

Mr. J.D. Ross 78 of Norwalk, Connecticut departed this earthly life Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Norwalk General Hospital. JD was born in Cherokee, South Carolina to the late Randolph Ross and Elizabeth (Leach) Ross. A United States Army Veteran, Mr. Ross served in the Korean Conflict and honorably discharged after completing his tours of duty. He was employed as a Foreman with the Norwalk Housing Authority for many years. He was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Norwalk, and was a loving, caring husband, father, and a dear, devoted friend to many. He leaves to cherish loving and fond memories his wife Doris Arnold Ross, 7 children Anthony Ross, Michael R. (Tina) Ross, Sr., Darryl Ross, Marvetta Ross, Christopher Ross, Jeffrey Ross and Douglass Ross, 5 sisters Marveter McCoy, Josephine Leach, Vivian (Dib) Jones, Polly Benn, Dorothy Walker; 1 brother Bobby Joe Ross, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, one son Elder John K. Ross, Sr., 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Services with Military Honors are 12:00 Noon Friday, August 22, 2008 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 19 Academy Street, Norwalk, CT. Viewing is 11:00 AM until time of Services at the Church, the repast will follow Services at American Legion Hall, 60 County Street in Norwalk, private Interment at Lakeview Crematory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Friends, you are welcome and may visit the family at 9 Creeping Hemlock Road, Norwalk Connecticut on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM if you wish to express condolences to the family. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks for all of the love and outpouring from friends and the community at-large during their time of mourning. Please sign guest book for the family. Thank you. Baker Funeral Services 84 South Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 (203) 857-4155 Office (203) 852-6977 Fax