He was born May 28, 1953 a son of the late William McKinley Ross and Geraldine Dehaven (Taylor) Conroy who survives.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Ann Ross on February 10, 2020; siblings, William McKInley Ross, Jr., Alfreda Cruz, Virginia Dale Hewitt and Diane Marie Holt.
He retired from the City of Waynesboro as a truck driver.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Phillip Ross, Jr. and wife, Melanie of Waynesboro; daughter, Regena Neese and companion, Chad Sligh of Waynesboro; 5 grandchildren, Dillon Neese and companion, Kaitlyn Burns, Derek Neese and companion, Mia Dinsmore, Kailey Ross, Natalee Ross, Trevor Neese and a great-grandson, Waylon Neese.
Following cremation a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Lynside Mennonite Church, Lyndhurst with Terry Miller officiating.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com