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Ollie Ross Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Ollie Williams Ross Sr., 82, departed this life August 19, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. at home with his loving family at his side. He was born September 2, 1926, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late Grady and Viola Ross. He moved to South Bend, Indiana, when he was two years old and remained a lifelong resident. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 where he was one of a few black football players. He attended Indiana University for two years. He later taught welding at Indiana Vocational Technical College. Mr. Ross retired from the Oliver Equipment Company after 34 years. While working at Oliver's, he was the first black president of the UAW-CIO 1095, and he was the first black supervisor at Oliver's. He was a former president of the South Bend Housing Authority. After retiring from Oliver's, he later worked at the New Energy Ethanol Plant for seven years. He was a member of the United States Army during World War II, where he served in Germany. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Chase, Mabel Coleman and Rosie Dungey; his brother, Ellis Ross; his son, Michael Eugene; and two deceased grandsons. He liked to fish and plant his gardens. He was a great fan of the Chicago Bears, the Indianapolis Colts, and was a die-hard Notre Dame fan. Surviving Mr. Ross is his wife of 62 years, Corine Ross, and his children, Sharon Ross, Ollie W. Ross Jr. (Darien), Shirley Ross, Michael Eugene and Sheila Marsh (Andrew), Clara Ross, James Ross and Anthony Ross (Stefanie). He leaves 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation service for Mr. Ross will be Tuesday, August 25th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 26th, at noon in St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 1501 West Washington St.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ollie Ross
Lorrie
September 26, 2024
I met Ollie Ross, Jr. last night at Hacienda. Wonderful conversation. I mentioned I work for the Oliver Family and he let me know he and his father worked for the Olivers once upon a time. What a wonderful coincidence and surprise.
Laura Simeri
September 5, 2009
Mrs. Ross,
May the beautiful family you and Mr. Ross created bring you solace. They are testimonials to your remarkable
lives together.
All of you are in my prayers.
With Love
Laura Simeri
Lora Marie Wade
August 31, 2009
Dear Michael,
To you and all your family, I give my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear father. The picture of him that is in his obituary shows him with his wonderful smiling face that I remember him always having when he would come with you to the 8:15 mass at St. A's. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I regret that I did not hear of his passing until Sunday at mass. I would have liked to express my condolences in person. He will be missed.
God Bless You and keep you in his care.
Lora Wade
Steven and Deborah Lott
August 28, 2009
Ross Family,
We the saints that worship at the New Covenant Baptist Church understand that in this season of your personal loss, we will continue to comfort you with your prayers, to stand with and by you and to continue to encourage you.
May we be a comfort to the family.
August 27, 2009
So sorry to learn of the death of "Uncle Ollie." Warm memories of how kind your family was to ours.
Arnetta Collins Rodgers, Ocala, Florida
Tom Allen and Family
August 26, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Carol Newbill-Wright
August 26, 2009
May God provide all the comfort you need during this difficult time.
Jimmy,Von and William Easton
August 25, 2009
To my unlce, I love you with all my heart and will truely miss you. we had some good time together and it was always good to see and talk with you when ever I came home. I know you are at peace with no more pain. Tell my grandparents and aunt and uncle I love them and miss them. To my aunt and cuz, I don't know how you feel because I still have my wife and both my parents but I want you to stay strong and pray. I told ya'll God has you in His hand and everyting will be o.k. in the end. He just getting everything ready for when you join him. I'm sorry that I won't be there but know that my family will be there in sprit. I love all of you and God bless. Peace be still.
Kimberly Anderson-Peake
August 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Howell
August 25, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Luther & Gwen Taylor
August 25, 2009
To the Ross Family
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
LeRoy King
August 25, 2009
May GOD bless you and your family in this hour.
The King Family
John Jerome Ivory
August 25, 2009
My heart goes out to the family. May God Bless and keep all of you. Peace be with you.
Tyrone Watford and Family
August 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 24, 2009
mrs Ross we are the Studebaker School people who worked with you a little time ago,our hearts go out to u and your love one,he,s in a better place,our prayers are with you,may god bless your family....Tony,Michelle,Mrs.Jones,and any one we missed....
Wayman Redding Jr.
August 24, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wayman&Jackie Redding
August 24, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Gloria Stokes
August 24, 2009
sorry for your lose. i went to school with ollie jr. my prayers are with your entire family. may god bless you all. Gloria Stokes
Jimmy and Nyoka King
August 24, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
August 24, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF OLLIE B. ROSS SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING, WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE THE EARLY THIRTY'S WE WERE BORN THE SAME DATE 9-2-26 WE ALSO WENT FOR ARMY EXAM SAME DATE 7-18-45 THE LAST TIME WE SAW EACH OTHER& YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN MY FRIEND.
SINCERLY MR.& MRS. CHARLES MCLIEN II
Judith "Judy" Bowen
August 24, 2009
May Gods light shine on you all in your time of grief. My prayers are with you all.
Brenda Scruggs
August 24, 2009
Michael, Shirley and Ross Family .....
Father God this family has lost someone they love and the pain is bitter and sharp. But we know that their loved one is now with you and that you will be with them to shepard them through this difficult time. Ross family may God comfort you and keep you. Have peace in the knowledge that he will bring you ALL through this.
The Scruggs Family (South Bend, IN)
Bill Dr."B" Baldwin
August 24, 2009
To Corine and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, may God bless you all.
Reginald&Earnestine Howard
August 24, 2009
To the Ollie Ross family,
during this period of sorrow,
our thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Harvey L. Lottie
August 23, 2009
To The Ross family
Sorry about the passing of your Dad.May the lessons that he taught, and your family memories, give you comfort and joy. Gods continued blessings to you-all.
Lonnie & Charlotte Taylor
August 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandra Schock
August 23, 2009
James, Tony & all the Ross Family-May God console you during this time of grief. May he always live on in memories. God Bless.
Craig Lovings
August 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rochell Conigan
August 23, 2009
Brother James Ross I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and your family in your time of grief. I pray that you and family take comfort that even in your grief God is in the mist and he will be a comforter in your time of need.
Rochell Conigan
TONYA LEWIS
August 23, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY, I PRAY THAT YOU ALL STAY STRONG FOR ONE ANOTHER, STAY GROUNDED WITH ONE ANOTHER, KEEP GOD'S LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER, THAT WHAT OLLIE WOULD WANT YOU GUY'S TO ALL DO. STAY STRONG JAMES,AKA,(BUBBA),TONYA & IRENE, & FAMILY
Linda Langston-Williams
August 23, 2009
Mrs Ross and Family: I am very sorry for your loss...you have my deepest sympathy.
Linda Langston-Williams
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