Earl Ross Obituary
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Earl Blake Ross, Sr. and Ethel Lee Pierce Ross, along with his brother Michael Ross, his sister Jacqueline Ross and great-grandson Kareem S. Townes.
Earl attended Erie Public Schools and worked most of his life as a construction worker with Laborers Local Union 603.
Daddy loved his music! His choice genres were rhythm & blues, jazz and soul.
He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, playing cards, family gatherings, traveling to Cleveland and Detroit, and watching football, baseball, and NBA basketball with his daughter, "CH".
Earl is survived by three daughters, Sabrina T. Carson "Brinky", Cheryl L. Ross "Raine-
Raine", Christell Ross and his only son Earl B. Ross, Ill "Sport"(Alease). He is further survived by two sisters, Gwendolyn F. Ross and Sherrell L. Ross and his brother Robert W. Ross "Billy" (Cynthia). His descendants of 8 grandchildren including his precious grand-daughter Tenisha M. Ross, Corsica Carson, Oshey Carson, Gemini Carson, Cierra Carson, Earl B. Ross IV, Kamri Ross, Damond Mathis.
In addition to 9 great- grandchildren Jy'Heir Carson, Forever Carson, Shai'Quan Carson, Cherish Carson, Teniya L. Townes, Te'yonia D. Smith, Jonte' J. Ross, Jesyis Smith and Kingston Crosby; a special niece Syvonbb L. Ross Raiford, his close cousin Robert E. Jones "Bobby" and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank Rayfeus Roberts, Sr., Will Lyons, Chris Dixon, Joe Donanue, Dr. Steven T. O'Donnell and staff.
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Apostle Dr. Cynthia Bolden,JD, DDiv,ThD, DMin
November 22, 2025
Wow! What a shock this is. Gwen, Kitty all of you are in my prayers! Apostle Dr. Cynthia King (Jimmy's daughter) Bolden, your cousin.
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