John R. Ross
John R. Ross, 57, of rural South Whitley, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at his home.
He was born Jan. 16, 1958, in Columbia City, the son of Donald R. and Bonnie L. (Warner) Ross. His formative years were spent in the Sidney area. He graduated from Whitko High School with the class of 1976.
He was a career long farmer in eastern Kosciusko County.
He was a member of the Eel River Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed fishing and in the spring of the year, mushroom hunting both locally and in Michigan.
He is survived by his three sons: twins: James Ross, South Whitley; Jason Ross, Greenfield; and Jordan (companion Audrey) Ross, North Manchester; grandchildren: Ariel; Erin; and Emma; his mother; Bonnie Ross, South Whitley; three sisters: Gwen Ross, South Whitley; Kathy (Dennis) Rhoades, South Whitley; and Martha (Wes) Stouder, Leesburg; and his companion: Cathy Nestel, South Whitley. He was preceded in death by his father and a granddaughter: Morgan Ross.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to James Ross, trustee of the Ross grandchildren educational fund.