March 23, 1951 - May 22, 2020
Michael C. Ross, known as Mike, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born in Springfield, Ohio and graduated from Northwestern High School, Ohio University, where he met and married his wife, Julie, and The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. For 37 years he practiced dentistry in Beavercreek, Ohio. He lived in Spring Valley Township, Greene County, Ohio for 41 years with his wife of 47 years. They raised two sons, Adam and Daniel.
He is survived by his wife, Julia (Gill), sons Adam of Huber Heights, Daniel of Xenia and two grandchildren Ronin and Kade; two sisters Theresa (Jerry) Baisden of Springfield and Dian Meek of New Carlisle,and sisters in law Marion Ross of Atlanta, GA and Nanette Gill of McArthur. There are numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Eddie and Thelma Ross of New Carlisle, his brother Dennis of Atlanta, GA, and brothers in law Larry Meek of New Carlisle and Tom Gill from McArthur.
As a young man he worked as a fireman on the railroad and as a flight instructor. In his later years he enjoyed flight simulations, collecting and restoring classic British cars, and reading about and watching documentaries about UFOs and aliens. He was a WW II history buff. After retirement in 2015 he reluctantly traveled extensively with his wife. He loved his cats and especially his favorite lap cat, Lucky. His grandkids brought him much joy, and he enjoyed taking them to fun places. Recently he told his wife that he had done everything he had wanted to do in life. He was content. Mike had a great, often silly, sense of humor and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
A private family remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton - Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. Online condolences may be sent to tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Written by Julia Ross, his wife
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