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Willis Ross Obituary
September 28, 1940 - June 26, 2024
Columbia, South Carolina - Willis Mims ("Bill") Ross passed away on June 26, 2024 at the age of 83 in Columbia, SC. Born on September 28, 1940, to John and Jean Ross, Bill graduated from Columbia High School and served in the US Army's 7th Army Signal Support Group stationed in Germany. After his military service, Bill worked as a store manager for Goodyear for more than 30 years. His many customers at the Devine Street, Gervais Street, and Forest Drive Goodyear locations remembered him fondly.
Bill served as both a deacon and elder at Sherwood Forest ARP Church. Bill was a loyal steady hand to his friends and family, always ready with a quick wit, a servant's heart, and his famous boiled peanuts. He was happiest spending time with family, tinkering with things around his house and yard, and watching Gamecock football and baseball. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and "Papa" and will be missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him.
Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne Henry Ross; his children, Jennifer (Andrew) MacLeod and Stephen (Elizabeth) Ross; his grandchildren, Marjorie MacLeod, Amelia MacLeod and Henry Ross; his sister, Susan (Jim) Haney; his nieces and nephews, Lisa (Brian) Jolliff, Elaine Murphy, Charlie Adams and Rhett Adams (Patricia Moore).
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Virginia Adams.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Ms. Robin Taylor and the caregivers from Still Hopes Solutions and Amedisys hospice for their care and compassion for Bill.
The funeral service for Mr. Ross will be held at Sherwood Forest ARP Church in Columbia at 1:30 pm on Saturday, June 29,2024, with burial at 4:00 pm at Old Purity Cemetery in Chester, SC. Immediately prior to the service, the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall at Sherwood Forest ARP Church at 12:30 pm. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
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Gayle Davis
July 1, 2024
Anne, Bobby and I wish to extend to you and your family, our deepest sympathy. God knows the when, the why and the how. Your part is trusting Him to be with you during this time of sorrow. Blessings for the days ahead. Gayle Davis
John David Spade
June 30, 2024
Prayers for the family of such a fine man. Bill was a man who truly worked for the customers at Goodyear. Always honest and always friendly.
Ron Clary
June 30, 2024
So sorry to see Bill has passed away. I know his long battle was tough on the family. Now can be a time for rest and reflection.
Carl and Lollie Harper
June 29, 2024
We had wonderful times together with Anne and Billy and we will miss him.
For many years we looked forward to getting his famous and delicious boiled peanuts. We also enjoyed tail gaiting at the Carolina home football games. Our sincere condolences to Anne and other family members.
Dianne Gregory
June 28, 2024
Bill will be missed by many. Our family took our cars to Bill and he always was honest and fair in his dealings with us. Sending condolences to this wonderful family, especially to my longtime friend, Anne. With love and sympathy, Dianne Lide Gregory
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