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Stephen Ross Obituary
Steve passed away on April 10th at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Dorothy Ross of Kansas City. Steve is survived by his partner of thirty-one years, Keith Sargent, and the niece they raised, Jacey Velazquez. He is also survived by his brothers Douglas Ross of Columbus, Ohio, and Taylor Ross of Orlando, Florida, as well as sisters-in-law Krista Hilton of Hilliard, Ohio, and Robin Ross of Deland, Florida, nieces Bailey and Katherine, and nephews Tyler, Warrick, Parker, and Chase. Steve leaves extended family in Kansas City and Alabama. Steve also leaves dear friends in Memphis,Tennessee, where he lived for many years. Steve graduated from Kansas State University. He owned and operated greenhouses in Kansas City before his career in horticulture and greenhouse design and sales with Stuppy INC. Steve belonged to the American Horticultural Society and spent his retirement years working with plants which he so dearly loved.
Steve touched so many lives with his warmth, love, humor, and brilliant storytelling. His celebration service will be held in Memphis, Tennessee, when travel is feasible.
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Kelly V Johnson
October 12, 2020
I’m so sad to hear about Steve’s passing. He was a great friend to me while I was in school in Memphis. He was like having an older brother around for a girl who had always lived in a small town. Deeply saddened at his loss.
BETTY YOUNT
April 26, 2020
I knew Steve from attending Santa Fe Trail in Overland Park, Ks. we walked together to school sometimes,he was a good friend and he will be missed,my prayers are with his family at this time..
Dabney Turley
April 26, 2020
The world has lost one of the most delightful person I have known. Steve had that gift to make you laugh any time you spoke with him. I was lucky to had him as a friend and a green house supplier. My brother wrote" me he was always humorous but helpful with greenhouse stuff and growing plants. Sorry to lose him." My hart goes out to Keith and Jacey. I know how much he loved you both and what a hole his death will leave in your harts.
Richard E. Sorensen & Staff
April 20, 2020
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