He was born October 25, 1940 to Julian and Rose Evelyn (Lindsey) Ross. He grew up in Pinckneyville, IL. Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1961. He graduated from Southern Ill. University with a Bachelor of Science degree in the accounting. He spent many years working real estate management and development.
He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved daughter, Lisa Ross Joyce; and brother David Ross.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years. Dorothy Hines Ross; daughter, Gail Mercier of Hopedale. IL; son, Ken (Mary Anne) Ross, of Normal, IL; son, Jerry Scott Ross of Cape Coral, FL; Son, Ryan (Holly) Ross of Cape Coral, FL; and nine grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held at Coral Ridge Cemetery, Cape Coral, FL Thursday, July 7, at 10:00am with military honors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CoralRidgeFuneralHome.com for the Ross family.