Gerald Lane Ross
April 16, 1933 ~ June 23, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Gerald Lane Ross, 77, of William Warren Drive, Asheville, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Dewey and Maggie Ross and was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Ross. He owned Ross Construction Company and was a member of Erwin Hills Baptist Church.
Mr. Ross loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed car restoration and watching sports.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Warren Ross; three daughters, Debra Collazo and husband Carlos, Diane Rumbough and husband Tom, Denise Hartwell and husband Ronnie; a son, Jerry Ross and wife Vicki; a daughter-in-law, Yvonne Ross; two sisters, Freida Hardin and Lillian Rogers; three brothers, Johnny Ross, J.D. Ross and Cecil Ross; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Jonathan Stewart and Jim Whitted officiating.
Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6:00-8:30 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Michael Ross Medical Missions, 101 Blossom Ridge, Leicester, NC 28748.
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Marie & Family:
There are no words at a time like this to help you with your grief, except that we want you to know that we feel that loss too. Gerald was a special kind of guy. I didn’t go along with his favorite basketball team, but I let him have his way.
He will be missed by his Church Family too, we loved him.
Love & sympathy go out to The Ross Family.
Dear Marie and family, It is with great sadness to hear of Gerald’s passing. He was a man who could keep you laughing. The last time that we all had dinner together, Gerald kept telling funny stories. He made the evening a fun and relaxing time. He will be missed but knowing Gerald, I am sure that he has left, with you, many memories. He was a good man. May God bless and comfort each of you.
With deepest condolences,
Phil and Joyce Dover Evans
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Ross Family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. We know & are friends of Edna Brown. have met most of the Warren family. God Bless each of You. Love Roy & Judy Banks
I am so sorry for your loss- my thought are with you.
The Blessing, Peace, and Love of God come to you with gentle graces and tender mercies as healing balm and for your dearly loved one at this ending and new beginning: the arms of God to welcome him and bring him home. Loving Thoughts and Healing Prayers, Don Ledbetter
Gerald (old man) as I called him, because we always were kidding each other, and Michael were both such good and friendly men! It was always so good to see and talk to them!
Used to see Micheal at Erwin Hills Hardware and Gerald at Tastee Diner and and the car shows!
so very sorry to see this tragedy in this mornings paper!
This world is a very sad place without them!
MAY GOD BE WITH THEM, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
GLENN O’KELLEY
Dear Marie and family, our deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Uncle Gerald is very fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time. My God touch your hearts with his healing hand to help you deal with the sadness of this loss. Find comfort and peace in knowing Gerald is in the heavenly kingdom and one day we will all be reunited. Christian love be with you all, Wyonia Ross Pourlos and family.
Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let God be your strength.
Jerry, Marie and family, I am sorry to hear about Gerald passing away. I thought a lot of Gerald and have many good memories of him. Our prayers and thoughts are with Gerald and all of you. I am leaving USA tommorrow for short period, but have all of you in mind. Jerry, if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. David, Arvel, Holly Bradley
Marie, Denise, Diane, Debra, Jerry & family – Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We were in your shoes 6 years ago when our husband/father passed away. Hold on to God’s comfort and know he is in a better place.
Dear Marie, Debbie, Diane, Denise, Jerry and family,
Kathy and I were saddened to hear of Gerald’s death and will be praying for you in these days. We pray that God will give you His grace and comfort in abundance. Hold on to the truth of His Word
found in John 11:25, ‘Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:’ May God bless you is our prayer!
Dear Marie and family,
Gerald was a very special friend to us as well as lots of others in our community. My sister’s who went to Deaverview Church remember his work with the youth. He and Michael built a deck for me and it was perfect, and just what I wanted. It was so nice to have someone around you could trust.
I know you all will miss him, as all of us who knew of his hindness and friendliness will.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of your loved one and our friend.
Myra Ramsey and Randy Lance
Dear Ross Family,
I was saddened to see in the paper of Gerald’s passing. Having lost my parents many years ago at a much younger age, I rejoice in the fact that you had him in your lives for a much longer time. While it is a challenging time for those that remain, I know you rejoice in the fact he is in Heaven. It is my prayer that God’s Spirit will strengthen you now, and that each and every family member will make a personal commitment to Christ, so that the Ross family will be complete in eternity as it was on earth.
Prayers and Blessings on your family
Mike Knighten
Freida and family,
So sorry about the loss of Gerald.
Please accept our sympathies and may god bless.
Dear Family,
We know that no words can comfort you, but we also know that you will reach out to those who remember Gerald as you do. Gerald loved life and lived it, soaking up every precious moment. He and Michael were artist, constructing friendships, and making hearts joyful where every they went, and building solid foundations. We are sorry for your loss.