James Ross

James F. Ross, Sr., 73, Flushing, died Friday, December 5, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born December 19, 1929 in Harrison County, Ohio a son of the late James Raymond and Mary Jane Vannest Ross. He was retired from Fairpoint Coal Company, a member of Ridge Presbyterian Church, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by his wife, Ellen M. Ross on May 19, 2003; and 2 brothers: Richard and John Ross. He is survived by 5 daughters: Mrs. Rodney (Betty) Moore of Zanesville, Mrs. John (Jean) White of Flushing, Mrs. Bud (Mary Kay) Holle of Scio, Mrs. Bill (Pam) Cecil of Newark, and Mrs. Mark (Janet) Eckley of Scio; 3 sons: Robert Grimes and wife Barbara of Amsterdam, Jim Ross, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Zanesville, and Eugene Ross and wife Jennifer of Flushing; 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; a brother Bill Ross of Jewett; and a sister Katherine Manbeck of Hopedale, Ohio. . Calling hours are Monday, December 8, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Evang. Earl Bailey, Sr. Interment follows at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Cadiz American Legion. The memorial guestbook may signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Tuesday, December 9, 2003 11:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States