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Richard Ross Obituary
71, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 19, 2015, of heart failure.
Richard was a graduate of Eastern High School and the University of Louisville with a BS in physics. He was employed for a number of years at Porcelain Metals Corporation and then with Brown and Carpenter home builders.
Richard had a great passion for God's Word and received great joy in serving His Lord 21 years as the Teaching Leader for the Men's Louisville Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) class. Richard was a member of Highview East Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Jeffries and R. L. Ross.
He is survived by his wife of 48 wonderful years, Phyllis Crawley Ross; daughter, Dr. Jenna L. Ross and son-in-law, Dr. Jonathan W. Dickinson; brother-in-laws, Lee Crowley (Ann) and David Crawley (Liz); and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at Stoess Funeral Home, Crestwood, with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation 2-8 Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Stoess Funeral Home.
Memorial gifts may be made to BSF International, 19001 Hueber Road, San Antonio, TX 78258-4019 or to Ligonier Ministries, 421 Ligonier Ct., Sanford, FL 32771
www.stoessfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ross
Patricia Brightwell
April 25, 2015
Dear Phyllis,
I am so sadden to hear of Richard's passing. My heart goes out to you. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Trish
(Patricia Lehring)
Jon and Linda Wilson
April 23, 2015
Jon and I are sending love and prayers to you and your family. Sending a special hug for Jenna, our niece and Jonathan, our nephew! We are so very sorry for your loss.
Freda Truman Logan
April 23, 2015
I grew up next door to Richard. He was a kind gentle child, grew into a kind gentleman. He played his trombone like an angel. We all loved and respected him. He worked tirelessly to restore his mother's home so Leah could move close to Daddy. We will miss him. God Bless Phyllis and Jenna. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Ron Reaoch
April 22, 2015
Dear Phyllis,
Richard greatly encouraged many in his faithful service to the Men's BSF class in Louisville. He was a founding member of the prayer group at the classes inception back in 1990. He loved God's Word and shared that love with many others. He will be well remembered and dearly missed.
April 22, 2015
Dearest Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I am here for you for whatever you may need. Sincerely, Phylis Fitz
Leah Davis
April 22, 2015
Phyllis and Jenna,
There are no words to say. Richard Lee was a good man. A fine Christian man. I knew him my entire life. In the last two years I was lucky enough to know Richard as an adult. Bless your heart Phyllis, he always called you his Sweetheart! The Trumans all loved him and recall many happy memories. We are so sorry. So very sorry. I am sure going to miss him. Much love to you all.
Shari Spaulding
April 22, 2015
Phyllis,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mike Garner
April 22, 2015
I am going to miss Richard. I only knew him through BSF, but his words impacted me. God used him to change me and many other people. I know we will miss him but God is glad to have him in heaven. Mike G
Gary Chastine
April 22, 2015
Richard taught me so much about God's word, God's nature, and myself (reference Ross's Weasel Theology.) God used him in such a mighty way, reaching not only hundreds of men but untold additional hundreds through the impact on their family and friends. How may men could claim such a legacy? But it came through hard work and many hours on his knees, for which we are grateful to him and his family.
Richard would always get excited when talking about one day seeing his Lord. We know he's happy but we will will miss him.
Bob Gootee
April 22, 2015
I will miss my friend and mentor.Phyllis I am sorry for your loss. Stay close to the Lord in comfort and peace...+++
April 22, 2015
Phyllis, I am deeply sorry to hear of Richard's sudden passing. May the Lord be with you, your daughter and son-in-law, with His love, comfort and peace. ~Karen Cruz~
Jeff Sloss
April 22, 2015
I will deeply miss Richard. Though I only had the incredible fortune to hear his teaching at BSF for 2 years, our continued brief conversations after church on Sundays are among my favorites. His heart for teaching and his vast biblical knowledge was in a class with few others. What a great, great man. Not sure why God needed him back so badly, but I look forward to seeing him again. Phyllis, thank you for sharing Richard with BSF for so many years. His impact for the Kingdom is only matched by the other Great men and women of our time.
Tracy Stewart
April 22, 2015
Phyllis,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I pray you and your family feel the peace and comfort knowing Richard is with our Lord and Savior. Hugs to you all.
Christopher Miller
April 22, 2015
Phyllis,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Richard's passing. He had a major impact on the men in BSF who love and cherish the Word of God. He will be sorely missed on earth but has entered into Glory to be with the Lord. I am sure he has heard these words from our Lord "well done good and faithful servant"
Shanny Spalding
April 22, 2015
Phyllis,
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Natalie Gravette
April 22, 2015
To Dear Phyllis and your family- The Lord bless and keep you all, and give you peace in time. With our deepest sympathies. The Gravettes
Marsha Smith
April 22, 2015
Phyllis: An email was just sent firmwide and I was so sad to hear of your sudden loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
April 22, 2015
Dear Phyllis, my very deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers for you and your daughter...
Laurie Stemler
Richard Lehring
April 22, 2015
Phyllis,
So sorry to hear the new this morning. Richard was always very warm with me and my family. May you find comfort in knowing he is celebrating with his Lord. -Richard Lehring
Pam Hawkins
April 22, 2015
Phyllis,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Cliff Hardaway
April 22, 2015
I had the blessing of serving with Richard for a number of years through BSF International in Louisville. What a gifted teacher of the Word he was, and such a humble man. Although sad for those of us here, I know he's smiling down upon us as he stands with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God Bless You Brother Richard.
Douglas McNeil
April 21, 2015
How sad I am to hear of your passing as I remember your godly wisdom and instruction in matters of the Lord - I was honored to serve with you in BSF and admired your gift of teaching - I know your with the Lord among the saints and I rejoice in that - Douglas
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