Thomas Dale Ross (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Thomas Dale Ross was born November 25, 1948. He departed this life Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home in Lebanon, Missouri. He was seventy-six years, three months and twenty-two days of age.
Tommy, as called by his friends and family, spent most of his childhood in Joplin and Lebanon, MO. He enjoyed sports and was a member of the Golden Gloves boxing organization as an adolescent.
He spent most of his 20’s and 30’s working right-of-ways and trimming trees throughout Missouri and Oklahoma. Tommy continued that trade along with working at Lowe boat factory for 20+ years in Lebanon, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Georgia Ross, brother Freddy and sister Judy. Tommy is survived by his significant other Donna Combs of Lebanon, MO; his daughter Tammy Gonzalez of Florida; his son Steven Ross of Springfield, MO; step-daughter Misty Jones of Lebanon, MO; step-son Andrew Waters of Lebanon, MO; and one sister Virginia of Minnesota along with several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Tommy took pride in having a great work ethic and was always known to have such his entire life. He would give the shirt off his back for those who needed and will be loved and missed by those who knew and loved him.
All services will be private.
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