Wayne Ross

Remember the best times—the laughter, the sound of my voice humming in your ear as we slow danced together to our favorite song, “I’ll Go On Loving You” by Alan Jackson.

I loved holding you tight. You are my Queen, and you treated me like a King.

Continue the good life we lived while I was strong. Know that my mind is at ease and my soul is at rest, remembering how truly blessed I was.

Go on with your life; don’t worry about the falls. I miss you dearly.

Never forget the night we first met—a nightclub filled with beach music—when I crossed the room, held out my hand, and said, “Hi, my name is Wayne Ross.” (June 18, 1998) 

Until the day we meet again, and dance once more,

Listen for my whisper, “I love you To the Moon and Back My Queen”

Written in Wayne’s voice, from his heart—now silenced

DeeAnn C. Ross

Wayne Ross passed quietly in his home surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Born on February 18, 1947, son of George and Gloria Ross. We laid him to rest at Sea Lawn Memorial Park, Hampstead, NC. On January 20.

Survived by his wife DeeAnn; Son-in-law and daughter-in-law Geoffrey Ring and Erin Ring Kornegay, and granddaughter Vivienne; Brother Jay Ross of Stumpy Point, NC; Gary Ross of Boone NC; Cousins Joseph Crosswhite (Stuart FL) Ashley Wilcox (Virginia Beach, VA) and Lisa Olver (Blackburg VA)

Wayne started his own company in 1994, Coastal Produce and retired in 2023. He was well respected in his community.

His family is holding a Life Celebration on February 22, 2026 in his home, 1000 Cheryl Lane, Wilmington NC, from 1-5pm.

Please RSVP by February 16 to DeeAnn at [email protected]