Charlie Ross Jr.

Charlie Ross Jr. was born March 24, 1952 at his home in Mulberry Hollow, OK, the son of Charlie and Elizabeth Dion (Hogner) Ross. He grew up in a household with his four siblings and was a graduate of Stilwell High School. During his school days, he enjoyed playing football and softball. He continued to play slow-pitch softball as a pitcher clear into his 40s and had the meanest knuckle ball. After school, he went on to work various construction jobs, such as building bridges before finding his place at Greenleaf Nursery. He had a passion for tending to the roses and different plants, earning his position of foreman during his 10 years there. He finished the remainder of his working career for Wal-Mart before finally retiring. Although, it was his musical career that would define him throughout his life. He would meet the love of his life, Betty Sue Brown, and on October 26, 1985 they were married. Their union brought together a family of twelve children and years of memories.

Charlie’s brother Woody bought him his first guitar and the rest was history. He found his love for the guitar at the young age of 13 years old and was playing professionally just two years later. He took the stage with Jess, John, and Kenny as the lead guitarist for the Cherokee Playboys and traveled the nation playing music and had several exciting opportunities to jam with renowned artists such as Lefty Frizzle, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, and even Marty Stewart. He set foot on major stages in Las Vegas, the Grand Ole Opry, and played on the John Chick Show with the Chieftain Quartet.

Above all the many accomplishments and fame, April 11, 1993 marked a pivotal moment that would alter his life and family forever, the day he took his family to Easter service at Bunch Assembly of God. From that moment, he surrendered his talents to serve on the Lord’s stage. He became a member of Bunch Assembly of God and though hesitant at first, he heeded the word of the Lord to teach his kids to play music. As the years went by and talents developed, they became “New Creation,” spreading the gospel through music in eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri at Silver Dollar City, and even South Dakota. The hours were long and teaching was tough at times, but the moments shared with his kids playing music and doing what he loved most created a bond that will carry on his legacy for generations. What originally had led him down a tough road, would be his saving grace and an anchor for his children. He was the “round, mound of get down” and was sure to make you laugh at some crazy thing he said. Charlie enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play ball. You could always catch him in the stands. He was faithful and a true man of God. His health began to fail and this good and faithful servant was called to his home in Glory on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Tulsa, OK with his loving wife by his side. He was 73 years old and will forever be remembered.

He has gone on to join his parents, Charlie Sr. and Elizabeth Ross, two sons, Sherman Christie and Jason Ross, two brothers, Woodrow Ross and William Ross along with one sister, Ollie Wolfe.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty Sue Ross of the home, four sons, Mike Christie and wife Susan of Tahlequah, OK, Ron Caddick and wife Diane of Stilwell, OK, Duke Ross and wife Carman of Vian, OK, and Snow Ross and wife Daysha of Stilwell, OK, six daughters, Fay Christie of Westville, OK, Teresa Clinton of Stilwell, OK, Beth Hayes and companion Rodney of Sallisaw, OK, Alison Meeker and husband Joe of Stilwell, OK, Shawna Hopkins and husband Jason of Tahlequah, OK, and Charli Jo Kenyon and husband Matt of Stilwell, OK and one sister, Louella Scott and husband Tommy also of Stilwell. His legacy lives on through his 33 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, church family, and countless friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Christian Worship Center in Stilwell.

Funeral service for Charlie will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm at Christian Worship Center with Pastor Marty Jones officiating and obituary reading by Pastor Jess French. He will be laid to rest at Ewing Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers for Charlie include his grandsons, Gage Wing, Trenton Wing, Jimmie Wing, Dustin Jones, Amos Christie, and Shaden Teehee with his granddaughters serving as flower girls.

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