Jim, we spent many wondrous hours in the sky ove the fields of Viet Nam.  Keep fling high and your RPM up!
Prayers for and love to your family
Jack French,
RVN 66-67.

Grand pa.   I love you and miss you. You never think you are out of time, until you are. I hope you knew how much you meant to me and how much I looked up to you. I would have loved to see you come walking through that door today at sadies birthday party but unfortunately that didn't happen. My girls will know what a great grandfather you were and I look forward to the day when I can shake you hand again. I love you grandpa and will never forget the wonderful times I was able to spend with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We will always remember Jim and have wonderful memories of the many times spent with you and him volksmarching in Germany and the times we spent visiting and traveling together after retirement. Our thoughts are with you.

It is with deep sadness in hearing the news of Jim Ross's passing, neighbor and friend for many years.  He was a great patriot and made many sacrifices during his long and distinguish Military career. We honor him and will always remember his commitment to preserve our way of life.  Our hope was to attend the service at the Nelsen Funeral Home today, but the terrible weather prevented us from being there.  Our Deepest Sympathy to Ann and all members of the family.
Charles and Beverly Cardaro, Newport News.

Words cannot convey the devastation I feel. Dad was my rock. My hero. Dad I love and miss you. I'll take good care of mom. Run with the wind!!

Sheri,  my sympathy goes out to your entire family.  Having lost both parents, two husbands, and my greatest loss, a son, death is no stranger.  May the Lord comfort you in one of your darkest hours.

I am so sorry for your loss.  I've lost my Dad and Husband and I know what a difficult time you all are having.  I pray that you find comfort in knowing that you have so many who care about you all.  My deepest sympathy, Carol Joyner

Mrs.Ross
I would like to send my condolences to you and your family in my reading of the passing of your husband James.
Although it has been over thirty five years since we last spoke i can still remember some of the advice he tried to give me as a young man who thought he  knew it all
But i did take some of the advice and it has help me become a better person

Robyn,Renee and Sheri i want to express the same to you three.
I would like to also thank you Robyn
for the hard love you showed me in which made me a better person also.

Mike Browning

Dear Ann, Robyn, Renee, Sheri and Family,
Cheryl and I are deeply saddened by Jim's passing.  We have many fond memories of our time together with the Ross family in Germany.  Jim's old black VW that zoomed around Mainz, the fun at the Mexican restaurant in the Wiesbaden O'Club, the many wine festivals we attended and the kids playing together in the stairwell.  Jim had very high standards and was respected by all who served with him.  He was a consummate professional Soldier and Aviator who gave freely of his time and talents.  I became a better officer and pilot by having had the good fortune to serve with Jim Ross.  Although he has sadly departed this Earth, I can't help but think of Jim now being with our old friends Bill Montgomery, Lew Hawn, Bob Carlisle, Bob Sodowski, Al Kepner, Don Rose, Bill Lamb and the other legends of the Skycrane.  Without a doubt, the Good Lord most certainly has his hands full.  May the memories of this wonderful man with such a kind heart bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.  Our thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Anna Jean, Robyn, Renee and Sheri, So very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man, we all admired him greatly. So very glad we all got the chance to spend time with him and you guys last July in PA. You are all in my prayers.

Words can not describe the sorrow and heartbreak of loosing a parent. My Daddy was the best. He loved my Mother so much and would do anything in the world for her. Hr was a great father, grandfather, and great papa, as his great grand children called him. He is my Hero. Forever in my heart. RIP Daddy. I love you, Sheri

Mrs. Ross, Robyn, Renee, Sheri and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss.  Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.  I know you will miss him very much but the love and memories you share will keeping him with you always.  Love you, Dawn

Good friend and a great pilot Above the best

May each of you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

I don't have the words to express how sad we all are since we heard the news of Jim's passing, and we can't think of much else.  Our hearts are with you, and may God bless you all.

Such a great great man!!! You will be greatly missed!! Thank you for being such an awesome great pawpaw and papaw to Jason and brady!!! Love you and will miss you dearly ❤

Words can not express the sorrow and broken heart on loosing a parent. My Daddy was the best . He loved my Mother and would do anything in the world for her. He was a great Dad, Grandfather, and great papa, as his great grandchildren called him. He is a Hero. Forever in my Heart. RIP Daddy, I love you. Sheri

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  Jim was so proud of all of you and loved you all dearly. His family meant the world to him, so happy and content to share in your lives. He will be greatly missed. 

Patty, Greg and Emily

My Dad, My Hero....He will be GREATLY missed, He was a mentor too many, AWESOME Dad, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather...He was the  core of the Family. He was and always will be in My heart.
Love you, Renee'

I don't have the words to express how sad we all are since we got the news, and we can't think of much else.  God bless you from your family in Denham Springs, LA.

OBITUARY

James Earl Ross

27 June, 1940 – 21 February, 2015

Nelsen Williamsburg

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