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Albert L. Ross

1931 - 2017

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park - East

2440 Whitten Road

Memphis, Tennessee

Albert Ross Obituary

ROSS JR. SGT. MAJ. Albert L. Ross Jr., of Bartlett, TN, formerly of Garnett, KS, passed away on Jan. 14, 2017. He was born to Albert L. Ross, Sr. & Evelyn (Campbell) Ross on Jan. 24, 1931 in Rich Hill, MO. They preceded him in death. After graduating from NorthEast High School, he joined the Marine Corps in 1948. He served 35 years, including in the Korean & Vietnam wars. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis Jo (Ecord) Ross, his daughter Pamela (Alan) Shinosky Atoka, TN, son Steven (Diana) Ross & granddaughter Jordan Temecula, CA, sister MaryLou McCullough Excelsior Springs, MO, brothers Robert (Melva) Ross Liberty, MO & David (Connie) Ross Kansas City, MO along with many nieces & nephews. He will be laid to rest in the West TN Veterans Cemetery in Memphis, TN on Feb. 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be made at foresthillfh.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 29, 2017.

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February 6, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends.

Phyllis Gettler

January 19, 2017

Phyllis, Pam, and Steve: My sympathy at the passing of Al and your father. He was an amazing man who loved his country and his family with his whole heart. It was always interesting having a conversation with him! My prayers for all of you!

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11:30 a.m.

West TN Veterans Cemetery

Memphis, TN

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2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133

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