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Patrick is survived by his parents, Dr. Jim and Ann L. Ross, of Madison, two sisters, Emily and Tom Greenfield of Griffin and Caroline Ross of Athens and one brother, David Ross of Madison. Also surviving are his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lay of Crossville, TN and Mrs. Virginia Ross of Brandon, MS as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 until 9 pm at A.E. Carter Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 11 am at Madison Baptist Church with interment in Morgan Memorial Park.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Patrick Ross Memorial Fund at Madison Baptist Church.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Ross
Sponsored by Jim and Ann Ross.
Sarah Eichelman
May 24, 2004
Dear Marcy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Patrick Ross. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of deep sadness and loss.
Sincerely, Sarah Eichelman
Dan & Ann Deloney
May 24, 2004
Dear Ann & Jimmy,
We were so sad to learn of Patrick's death. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sam and Mary Weidner
May 19, 2004
Dear Ones: There are no words to ease this difficult time. We are so sorry. We have treasured memories of your mother and dad, Nola and Bob sharing their family (you) with us, so we truly grieve with all of you. We pray you will be comforted by God's gracious provision in Christ. Tenderly, Sam and Mary Weidner
David and Pat White
May 18, 2004
Dear Jim, Ann and Family,
Words seem so empty when hearts are so heavy. We just want you to know we care and continue to pray for your comfort and strength.
In love, David and Pat
Lee Ann Johnson
May 17, 2004
Patrick was such a great person and always gave wonderful bear hugs that I always looked forward to each Thanksgiving and Christmas when the family would get together. He will truly be missed in our family.
Christina and Carl Schulz
May 17, 2004
We both enjoyed getting to re-meet your family at Thanksgiving time. It was a special time for us both and Patrick was a vivid, lively part of it. We grieve with you.
Sincerely
Jim and Ann Ross
May 16, 2004
Thanks to all for your meaningful and caring notes which you have posted. We are being carried by God's grace and by your love and prayers. It means so much to us to know that you are there, and that you hurt with us.
We miss Patrick so much, but we are so thankful for his life, for the many lives he touched, for his laughter, for his love of people and for the Lord.
Luke Foster
May 16, 2004
I worked with Patrick (Wulf) my first summer at Camp Kaleo. He was truly one of a kind. He kept the whole staff laughing the entire summer. His legacy lives on in the many stories about him we continue to tell.
Clyde & Carol Schulz
May 16, 2004
Dear Jim and Ann and family, Nola & Bob, Marcy, Jill, Rachel, Jeff, Joel,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Patrick's death and for your loss. We only had the privilege of meeting Patrick when he was small. I'm thankful that Christina and Carl were able to spend time with him this past Thanksgiving. We mostly know him better by hearing his name lovingly referred to by his grandparents and his aunts and uncles. We grieve for your family and trust that God will continue to comfort your hearts as only He can. We are blessed to know your family and Patrick will be missed by us, too.
We love you,
Whitney Hendrix
May 12, 2004
Dear Ross Family
I had the pleasure of knowing Patrick when we were students at Morgan County High School. He was such a nice, caring person. Though I hadn't seen him in years, I remember so well his sweet personality and kind heart. I was so sad to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to your family and I wish you the best in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Whitney Hendrix and the Hendrix Family
Jason, Michelle, and Noah Strickland
May 12, 2004
Jim, Ann, Emily, Caroline, and David,
We were devistated by the news of Patrick's death, and by the fact that we were not able to come to the funeral. We will be calling soon to relay our love for all of you, until then- please know that you are, and have been in our prayers! We loved Patrick, and there are just no words. Fortunately the Holy Spirit intervenes to convey our groanings- along with yours. We love you all!
Marcia Walker
May 11, 2004
I am very sad for Marcie and her family. Know that Friends at the First Presbyterian Church are praying for you. Prayers are a gift from God.
Elizabeth Gibson
May 11, 2004
With sympathy.
Randy & Becky Jo Moles
May 10, 2004
Dearest Marcy & Family, We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Any loss is difficult, but when it comes so unexpectedly it is so much harder. Just remember that you have many friends that love you and are feeling for you.
Jenny Godwin
May 10, 2004
Patrick was an amazing person with a big heart and will be greatly missed. The Ross family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed (Rocko) & Amy Barnes
May 10, 2004
Wulf is one of the many who was impacted by Camp Kaleo. We appreciate his selflessness and recognize how he influenced young men.
Wulf-enjoy the new digs. You are missed here yet we recognize that you are in such a better place. Thanks again.
dianne bell
May 10, 2004
Dear Marcy and family,
I was saddened when I heard the news of your nephew, I am so sorry. If there is anything I can do to ease this time of sorrow for you ,please let me know. You are in my prayers, may God grant you and your family strength and comfort.
In Christ,
Dianne Bell
Barbara & Bill Hale and family
May 10, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We are praying for your comfort and strength through this difficult time.
Jim and Suzanne Harrison
May 10, 2004
Dear Marcy and Family
We are saddened by your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that your community of friends are thinking of you and praying for strength and peace.
With love,
Jim and Suzanne Harrison
Ron and Sue Lynn Ledford
May 10, 2004
Jim and Ann, Emily and Tom, Caroline and David
Sue Lynn and I are continuing to pray for you and your family. Many, many here in Murphy are also praying. The stories of Patrick that were shared by the speakers on Saturday made us laugh. The stories were comforting as we realized that Patrick's life was secure by his trust in Jesus. The following letter is representative of many that are being received expressing prayer and support for your family. We love you and will continue praying for you.
Love, Ron and Sue Lynn Ledford
Malcom letter:
Ron and Sue Lynn,
Please pass our condolences to your friends, Jim and Ann. We are sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. Ben & I send the lyrics to a song that you may want to pass on when the time is right. We pray God will bless them with His grace and mercy. Love Ben & Jean Malcom <> <<
Parable of the Ship
There's a ship waiting out in the harbour and it's taking a loved one today. All the family and friends who wait on this end, they watch as it sails away. As they look out across the horizon the ship moves away so slow. As they look through their tears the ship disappears and they cry as they let it go.
On the other side of the ocean waits a Father with love in His heart. Those who've gone on before, they wait on that shore for the great celebration to start. As they watch out across the horizon the ship swiftly moves into sight; then the air fills with cheers as the ship appears and our loved one begins a new life.
As we travel across our life's ocean comes a time that we must make a choice, a new voyage begins when we ask Jesus in and the angels in heaven will rejoice.
From cassette: Straight from the Heart by Jackson & Statzer
Cathi Jamison
May 10, 2004
I feel so sad for you and your family. We love you.
Rachel Colvin
May 10, 2004
Dear Marcy and Family-Owen and I are so saddened to hear of your family's loss. We are praying for God's comfort and peace during this sad time. We love you and want to extend our sympathy to your entire family. With our love, Owen and Rachel Colvin
Sue & John Atkins
May 10, 2004
Dear Marcy and family,
We have been saddened to learn of your loss. We pray that God's presence will provide you comfort and healing.
emily guthrie
May 10, 2004
I was blessed to be able to meet Patrick when I was a freshman at Ole Miss (Patrick was a sophomore). Patrick was a true Southern gentleman. After only meeting him once, one could easily discover his two great loves: his incredible family and his wonderful God. Even though I only knew him for a short time, I have memories with him that I will cherish for a lifetime. I pray that others can find comfort in the words of this famous hymn:
What'er my God ordains is right,
Holy His will abideth.
I will be still what'er He does,
And follow where He guideth.
He is my God,
Though dark my road.
He holds me that I shall not fall
Wherefore to Him I leave it all.
What'er my God ordains is right,
He never will deceive me
He leads me by the proper path,
I know He will not leave me
I take, content,
What He hath sent
His hand can turn my griefs away
and patiently I wait His day.
Hildon Sessums
May 10, 2004
I feel very privileged to have known Patrick. He and I were fraternity brothers at Ole Miss. Around the house, he was just known as P. Ross. Patrick was a funny, kind, and extreamly caring person. He will be missed very much by his brothers at Phi Kappa Tau. My, and the rest of the brother's, hearts go out to the Ross family. He will forever be remembered.
Rick Sedlack
May 9, 2004
Dear Marcy & family,
I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the terrible loss of Patrick. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you.
In Christ,
Rick Sedlack & family
Shirley Culvern
May 9, 2004
What a wonderful young man he must have been! We pray that you will
feel God's nearness and feel comforted. I read the comments and
am impressed at the impact of his
life at so young an age.
God Bless.
Jim (Iceman) and Shannon Strickland
May 9, 2004
Dear Ross Family,
My prayers and empathy go out to you during this difficult time! I will pray for God’s peace to fully cover you as you mourn Patrick’s death. I knew Patrick as a camper and later meet you, his family, when Michelle, my sister-in-law was on staff at First Madison. It is my loss that I never knew Patrick as he became a young man or when he served at Camp Kaleo as Wulf.
The Kaleo Brotherhood is a special group of young men (and some a little older) who love the Lord, love teaching Christ to young boys, and have a deep Christ-center friendship that last a lifetime and beyond! We used to say Camp Kaleo was a little bit of Heaven on Earth. Well, I know and trust that Patrick is worshiping our Lord and Savior in Heaven which is immeasurably better than being at Camp Kaleo. God is and will be with you.
Billie McElroy
May 9, 2004
Dear Dr.& Mrs. Ross & family,
We here in Tennessee are so saddened by your loss. We have fallen in love with Marcy and consider her "one of our own" now, so anything that brings pain to her and those she loves also causes us deep sorrow.
Please know that you have a multitude of extended family praying for you during this time. We wish you the peace and comfort that passes all understanding.
Yours in Christ,
1st Pres. Choir, Morristown
Beamer
May 8, 2004
Patrick and I worked together at Camp Kaleo in 2001. Prior to that, we were actually campers together a couple of times. He was always tons of fun to work with and hang out with. He had an incredible ability to make us laugh, and he always had that threadbare hat. The campers all loved him and he was able to have a great impact on many of their lives. We miss you Wulf; our brother and our friend.
Priest Perry
May 8, 2004
Pastor Ross and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our prayers are with you during this time.
Your friends in Christ,
Priest, Nikki, Boston, Ashtyn, and Bella Perry
Froggy (David), Jenny, & Abbie Hammons
May 8, 2004
We pray for God's mercy and grace right now. I can't imagine that any words would comfort you.
I haven't seen Patrick since his days as a camper at Camp Kaleo, but I will always remember him as a young man that stood above the crowd.
Dozer
May 8, 2004
I was also very fortunate to have worked with Patrick for two summers at Camp. He was a great friend and always made me laugh. We could talk all day about anything on any topic. He was always so creative and had great ideas for the future. I will never forget those times we spent hanging out at Camp. I still feel that this isn't real and that somehow there has been a mistake, but I know that I will get a chance to see him again soon. See you soon bro.
Kristina Crane
May 7, 2004
Dear Jim, Ann, Emily, Caroline, and David,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Patrick was such a smart, kind, and talented person. He is in a very special place now and will always look over all of you.
Kristina Crane
Kathie Hobbs
May 7, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about Patrick. My family is thinking about yours in this time of need.
Munk Kaleo
May 7, 2004
I knew Patrick only briefly in this life and only one thing I feel confident about him was that he loved (and loves) the Father. While I knew him only a short time when he was a camper at camp KALEO, I look forward to an eternity where I will come to know him better.
Keith, Carey, Ricky & Christopher Jones
May 7, 2004
Dear Preacher Ross and Ann,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry to hear about Patrick.
With Love,
Keith, Carey, Ricky, & Christopher
Dawn & Steven Kincannon
May 7, 2004
I did not know Patrick personally, but do know friends of his (Nelson, Patricia and Roy Parker). They spoke very highly of your son. Heaven has a new special angel. God bless you and your family.
Charles & Tricia Parker
May 7, 2004
Jim & Ann
We were stunned to hear the news about Patrick. We will keep your family in our prayers for the days ahead. 2 Cor 5:1
Charles Parker
Gary Kelly
May 7, 2004
Dear Marcy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and even though we are far away from you geographically right now we want you to know that we are connected by the spirit of God and we are praying for all of you during this most difficult time. I pray that God will comfort you and encourage you and that in such a time instead of feeling His absence you will sense His presence more than ever.
Yours in Christ,
Gary
Buzzz... Kaleo
May 7, 2004
I was fortunate enough to work with Patrick at Camp Kaleo for 2 summers. Prior to that he was one of my campers for many years. He always kept us laughing, and I still think of him often and laugh. He will be sorely missed, but I know Christ was his Savior, and he is in a much better place than we can possibly imagine.
I will miss you Wulf.
Ann DuPree
May 7, 2004
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you during this most difficult time.
Craig Snyder
May 7, 2004
I did not know Patrick, but I grieve for your loss. I will be praying for you and ask the Lord Jesus to comfort you as only He can.
Deborah and Bill Sanders
May 7, 2004
Marcy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you -- especially today in your time of shock and grief. Please know that we are here for you.
In Christ,
Deborah and Bill
May 7, 2004
May this poem which was from my Mother help in this very sad time.
Do not stand at my grave & weep,
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Kenneth and Maxine Ross
May 7, 2004
Our hearts are broken for you.We love you all so much. Just know that we are praying .
Kenneth and Maxine
Carole Black
May 7, 2004
Jim & Ann,
I am so sorry to hear about Patrick. I learned of this at school yesterday. I remember when I was teaching at Morgan County High School and would watch Patrick walk down the halls, smiling and talking to his friends. He would always speak to me. Such a handsome and polite young man. Know that Patrick and Brian are now sharing stories and memories up in heaven! Patrick now can become your guardian angel, just as Brian is mine!
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Carole Black
Eric Eaton
May 7, 2004
I was proud to have Patrick Ross as my best friend. I will always remember our late night drives around Oxford and our annual trip to Shiloh to honor our Confederate ancestors. He was a true Gentleman and Scholar. Patrick always made us laugh with his quick, witty remarks. He will be greatly missed. Deo Vindice my friend. Patrick has crossed over the river and now rests in the shade of the trees.
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