Photo courtesy of Smith Mortuary Inc
Chaleston, Arkansas
Jan 13, 1928 – Nov 19, 2016 (Age 88)
George U. Ross, 88, of Charleston, AR passed away November 18, 2016 at Fort Smith, Arkansas . He was born January 13, 1928 in Charleston, AR to the late Jim and Myrtle McDonald Ross. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a two time Purple Heart recipient and a retired Rural Mail Carrier. Mr. Ross attended the First United Methodist Church of Charleston, and a member of the Masonic Lodge 131, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, member of the Order of the Eastern Star 16, a life member of the American Legion Post 8, member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother James Ross and two sisters LaRue Wald and Billie Bagwell. Funeral services will be held 10AM Wednesday November 23, 2016 at Smith Mortuary Chapel and burial with Masonic Rights and full military honors will follow at the Garden of Memories cemetery under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, AR. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 64 years Anita (Page) Ross; one daughter Paula Chitwood of Pocola, OK; two sons Colonel Ret. Mike Ross and wife Debbie of North Little Rock and Mark Ross and wife Angela of Fort Smith; one sister Betty Sullivan and husband Tony of Fort Smith; one brother Clinton (Benny) L. Ross; five grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6PM Until 8PM Tuesday at Smith Mortuary. Memorial may be made to the Maggie House 1005 East 2nd Street, Charleston, AR.72933
I knew a george ross formarkansa when i was a company grade officer he was a good officer.
scarlet wootton
July 01, 2019 | Sophia, NC | Military
I'm so sorry for your loss. I served in the National Guard with George for many years. He was a fine soldier and a gentleman. God Bless.
Robert Brashears
November 26, 2016 | Rogers, AR | Served In The Military Together
Bill taught with George back in the '60s at Havana High School. They deer hunted some together. We looked forward to seeing the Rosses at class reunions. Your family is in our prayers at this time.
Bill & Glenna Storts
November 22, 2016 | Havana, AR | Friend
I want to express my sincere sympathy of the loss of Uncle George. For me he left so many wonderful memories.
With Love,
Butch
Butch Page
November 21, 2016 | Van Buren, AR | Family
Mr Ross was a teacher at Havana High School. He was liked by all his students and always attended the 1960 class reunions. He will certainly be missed by many
Georgia Fredrick-Lewis
November 19, 2016 | Havana, AR | Student
Thinking of you, Debbie, Katie and family.
Mary Ned and Winston Foster
November 19, 2016 | Marvell, AR | Friend
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Our country truly blessed for all his service.
Mary "Huck" Keeton
November 19, 2016 | Friend
My prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. May God comfort all of you.
Barbara Keck
November 19, 2016 | Sallisaw, OK | Family Friend
Col Ross family please accept my heartfelt condolence from the Spears family to yours. I can tell you that he was one heck other dad because I served under his son Colonel Ross.I hope the Lord bring some comfort knowing that he's in the arms of Jesus.
SFC (R) Floyd Spears
November 20, 2016 | Bauxite, AR | Family Friend
