William
"Bill"
Ross
William O. “Bill” Ross, 84, of Vinton, VA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center.
He was born in South Carolina on May 14, 1938, to the late Herman and Mary Ross and was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Ross.
Bill started his military at the age of 17 and became a Navy Seal to help support his siblings. He was employed in the trucking industry for over 40 years. He loved shooting pool, fishing and playing with his grandchildren. After an accident in his 20s, he always felt that God had given him mountains to climb rather than hills. But rather feeling bitter, he set an example of endurance, strength and perseverance for his children and all who met him.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Doris Ross; son, W. Todd Ross (Angie); daughter, Angie Hammes (Will); grandchildren, Wade (Jen), Evan (Brittany), Haley, Ross, Paige (Koty) and Chase; great-grandchildren, Saylor and Lennon; three brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Michael Wrye officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.
In lieu of flowers ,the family requests that donations be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children – Greenville, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.Oakeys.com.
Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service – Vinton Chapel, Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221.
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