Marion-Howard B. Ross, 76, passed away at 12:18pm on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his home.
Howard was born on January 8, 1938 in Griffin, GA to Henry Alton and Irene Mary (Smith) Ross. He married Sandra Lee Nokes on June 19, 1965 in Dover Hill, IN. She survives of Marion.
Howard was in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Community of Christ Church. He was a retired truck driver and earned the “Million Mile Safe Driver” award and was currently a courier for Banterra Bank.
Survivors include:
Wife-Sandra L. Ross of Marion
Daughter-Sharon L. Pizanowski and husband George J. of Marion
Son-Michael N. Ross and wife Misty of Marion
Granddaughter-Anastasia M. Ross of Rolla, MO
Grandson-Todd R. Pizanowski of Marion
Step Granddaughter-Molly Barclay of Marion
Brother-Harold F. Ross and wife Mildred of Beechgrove, IN
Sister-in-law-Carol A. Ross of Ripley, WV
Nieces and nephews and lots of cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James A. Ross and step sister, Jane Fidler
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 10am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Evangelist Richard Switzer, Elder Gordon Rhine and Elder Gordon Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at Webb Cemetery in Tunnel Hill. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 5pm-8pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Community of Christ Church and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home/ 1704 N. Court St/ Marion, IL 62959.