Jim was the loving husband of Revia for over 44 years. He also leaves behind his children; Colleen (Jimmy) Haines, Rodney James Ross and Teresa (Raymond) Beeman, grandchildren; Jeff (Cindy) Clontz, Melissa Watkins, Jonathan Palmer, Michael Bowman, Kenneth Bowman and Larry Beeman, great granddaughter Caitlyn Clontz and siblings; Larry Ross and Dennis (Dianne) Ross. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorne and Elaine Ross and sister Lorraine Allen and sister in law Carole Ross.
Jim enjoyed watching Walker Texas Ranger and In the Heat of the Night. He also liked fishing, woodworking and cooking on his grill. Jim loved spending time with his family most of all.