Jack Ross (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Jack Lloyd Ross, son of Thomas James and Mabel Ella Davis Ross, was born August 26, 1936, near Phillipsburg, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, April 1, 2016, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-nine years, seven months, and five days.
On August 26, 1956, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Irene Rogers, and to this union two daughters were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Thomas F. Ross; and a sister, Maxine Pendergrass.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Phyllis, of the home; two daughters, Linda Weaver, and her husband, David, and Connie Day, and her husband, Gary, all of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Dr. Jason Weaver, and his wife, Stephanie, Nathan Weaver, Alissa Crigger, and her husband, Jerod, and Jonathan Day, and his wife, Kyla; five great-grandchildren, Logan and Lucas Weaver, Drew Crigger, Maelyn and Silas Day; a sister, Wanda Corn, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Connie Ross, of Versailles, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was raised in the Morgan community and graduated from Conway High School. He then moved to Iowa for a few years, where he worked at a lumber yard. While living in Iowa, he met and married Phyllis, the love of his life. In the early 1960’s, Jack and Phyllis moved to Lebanon, Missouri, where they made their home and lovingly raised their daughters. Jack worked for Mid-America Dairy in Lebanon for over twenty years and retired from there after the plant closed.
Jack was baptized on October 26, 1947, and was a faithful member of Washington Christian Church. He had served as a Sunday school teacher, a youth leader, and was a Deacon and served as an Elder for thirty-seven years. His faith was very important to him and he continued to share the gospel even during his illness. Jack knew no strangers and was not afraid to share his faith with anyone he met.
In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, turkey hunting, and searching for and collecting arrowheads. He also liked to attend auctions and enjoyed buying and selling antiques. He was an avid wood carver and had made many beautiful pieces, which he enjoyed giving away to family and friends. His family was extremely dear to him and he especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure their wonderful memories they made with him during his seventy-nine years with us. We eagerly await our joyous reunion with our Lord and him.
Memorial donations to Shiloh Children's Home may be made through the funeral home.
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