Johnny was the first child born to the union of Mamie and Johnny Ross, January 05, 1942 in Fulshear, Texas. He attended school at Riverside Elementary in Gonzales, TX. Johnny gave his life to Go at the early age of 13 at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Johnny and Helen Ross entered in Holy Matrimony, September 10, 1959. To this Union five children were born: Michael Ross (Shelia), Lafayette Ross (Robin), Dwayne Ross, Jacquelyn Ross-Tyler (Joseph) and Johnny Ross (Katherine).
Johnny and Helen Ross moved to Houston in 1959 and united with Greater Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Blair; later, in 1965, he attended Gospel Hill Baptist Church and later served in the choir faithfully until his health failed.
Preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Daniel Ross.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memory - Five Children, Seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.