James Vernon Ross Sr.'s Obituary
James Vernon Ross Sr., age 84, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in his home.
Jim was born on July 13,1935 in Kentucky, a son to William and Mary Ross. He married Loretta Pearl Kinney in July 1955 in Michigan and she preceded him in death in May 2007. Jim had worked at United Coin Meter and was a self-employed appliance technician and loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his three sons, Michael (Eleanor) Ross of Coulterville, IL, James (Nancy) Ross, Jr of Michigan, and William "Bill" (Sylvie) Ross of Michigan; one daughter, Barbara (Bob) Fithian of WestVirginia; one son-in-law, Mark Rhodes of North Carolina; one brother, Earl "David" Ross of Michigan; one sister, Wilma Winwert of Michigan; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Maegan, Bill Jr and Amber Ross, Trisha and Lee Fithian, Matt Rhodes and Nancy Stein; and three great-grandchildren, Dante and Carissa Grass and Emily Stein.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Loretta Ross; one son, David Ross; one daughter, Jean Rhodes; and one brother, Ray Ross.
Jim's wishes were to be cremated and buried at Cadillac Memorial Garden East, Clinton Township, Michigan, on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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