Leon D. "Pete" Ross

Leon D. "Pete" Ross

Leon Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Passalacqua Funeral Chapel on Dec. 15, 2022.

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Leon D. "Pete" Ross passed away at his home Tuesday morning. He was a native of Travis, Texas and has lived in Benicia for almost 60 years. Pete was a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and a huge supporter and fan of the school. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Silver Star.
Pete worked as a manager at Shell Oil Refinery in Martinez for 33 years before retiring in 1987. After retirement, he was a partner of Clakins & Ross Financial Services for over 20 years. He was a master domino player and former member of both the Benicia Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his children David Henry (Deb) Ross and Tracey Elizabeth Thomas; granchildren Johnathan & Shawn Thomas and Jesse James Ross; and his great granddaughter Zoe Elizabeth Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha and his sister Helen McCaslan.
Visitation will be held 1-4 p.m., Friday, January 6th at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Funeral services with military honors will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7th at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Benicia Cemetery.

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