Retired CSM Marca Harco Ross Sr.

Funeral services for Retired CSM Marca Harco Ross Sr., 68 of Killeen, Texas will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020, 12:00 noon at Grace Christian Center in Killeen, Texas. Burial with full military honors will follow the service at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

Viewing will be held two hours prior to the service (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) at Grace Christian Center in Killeen, Texas. 

 Marca Harco Ross Sr., transitioned to eternity after a well fought battle with Cancer. During this time, he not only strengthened his mind, and body, but also his faith in Christ our Lord. Marca's battle came to an unexpected end on February 6th, 2020 at the young age of 69. Marca was born October 2, 1951, to Mother Edith Porter and Father James Calvin Ross. Both preceded him in death. Marca leaves behind the love of his life of over 47 years, his wife Mildred A. Ross of Killeen, TX; three sons, his eldest son, Marca H. Ross Jr., and his wife Renee Ross; grandson Kahlil Ross of Killeen, TX; middle son, Glendon K. Ross of Brooklyn, NY; two grandsons Tyler & Xavier Ross; granddaughter, Angelina M. Ross; two greatgrandchildren: Jordan Ross and Andre M. Ross; Marca's youngest son Eddie and his wife Dorothy Ross of San Antonio, TX; two sisters: Helen Samuels, and her husband Fred of Jacksonville, FL; his sister Bessie Burton and her husband Theodore of Kansas City, MO; his youngest sibling Duane Porter of Chicago, IL; his beloved sister, Patrica Quinney of Mobile, AL. and many other family members and friends.

Prior to his distinguished service of 30 years in the United States Army, Marca graduated from South Alabama State University where he received a degree in Business and became a brother of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

(Pumpkin) Marca met (Puddin) Mildred in Mobile, AL and soon after dating united in matrimony on June 9th, 1973 and remained united until his death. During his life he and his family moved from assignment to assignment both internationally and domestic. He ended his career at Fort Hood, Texas at the top rank of Command Sergeants Major. The second highest rank of an Enlisted Soldier. After his retirement from the Army in 2003. He began his next chapter as Civil Service employee working alongside an amazing cast of men and women who work to support the Soldiers and civilians of the Armed Forces. In 2012 both Marca and Mildred retired from the Civil Service making them the 1st married Civil Service couple to retire in Fort Hood's history.

Marca was an active member of Grace Christian Center of Killeen, Texas where he spent many of his Sundays as an Usher and Greeter. In his spare time, he remained poised in fitness and was an avid golfer. Golf soon began to become his passion as he would travel to different destinations to assert himself at the 1st hole and finish on the 18th green. Marca was a talented man who always had a quiet yet humble demeanor. He loved his family entirely, and those who he considered friends were also his family. In his memory he came from a time in our history for a “black man thing” weren't always easy to ascertain yet through his faith, the support from his wife, and self-determination he was able to stand on the shoulders of giants. Many have impacted him and have left lifelong impressions not only on him but his family and his community.

In closing Marca H. Ross Sr., is a loving husband, father, brother, granddad, great granddad, and friend. He will be forever loved and missed.  October 1951 - February 2020.