He is survived by a son, Rick Ross and wife Stephanie of Magazine; his mother, Anna Sue Bengston of Mannford, OK; five sisters, Linda Wait and Donna Venable, both of Florida, Janice Knudson of Branch, and Robin Crabtree Wallace and Charm Brown, both of Fort Smith; three brothers, Russell Maurer of Oklahoma, Robin Maurer of Florida, and Randall Maurer of Las Vegas; two grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. There are no services scheduled at this time.