George William Ross Jr., age 81, of Kemp, Texas passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. George was born March 9, 1941; to parents, George William Ross Sr. and Margaret Frances Wilson. He married the love of his life, Anneliese Busch on January 21, 1961 in the beautiful country of Germany. From then, their journey began. This brave Vietnam Veteran served his country proudly, until retirement at the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7). George was a loving and doting husband, father, brother, grandfather, greatgrandfater, and friend to all. He loved playing golf as much as he could. George adored his family and the time they spent together. Baptist by faith, he attended the First Baptist Church in Kemp, as well as the Calvary Baptist Church. George will be truly missed by all of those he met and knew in his lifetime.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George W. Ross Sr., Margaret F. Wilson; sisters, Margaret Miller, and Theresa Morgan, Rosemary Morgan, and Rosemary Ross; brothers, Thomas Ross and Chuck Ross; along with grandson, Kevin Dale Freeman and great-grandson, Jaxon Paul.
George is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ann Ross of Kemp, TX.; son, Michael Heidrich of Germany; daughters, Joann Jones and her husband, Gary of Kemp, TX., Andrea Cook and her husband Kevin of Kemp, TX.; sisters, Diane Copeland of Augusta, GA., Patty Ann Ross of Kemp, TX.; brothers, James Ross of Kemp, TX., Chris Ross of Mabank, TX., Billy Ross of Kemp, TX., Mike Ross of Dallas, TX.; grandchildren, Gary Wayne Yarbrough Jr. and his wife, Melinda of Kemp, TX., Matthew Yarbrough and his wife, LaShawnda of Mabank, TX., Ashley Freeman of Kemp, TX., Justin Yarbrough and his wife, Katie of Kemp, TX., Colton Yarbrough of Kemp, TX., Lance Freeman of Kemp, TX., Chance Yarbrough and his wife, Ashley Bowen of Kemp, TX., Kaitlyn Smith and her husband Charlie of Kemp, TX., Theresa Heidrich of Germany, Ryan Cook and his wife, Sarah of Brenham, TX., Chase Cook of Dallas, TX.; 16 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Kemp on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:00am; officiated by Reverend Russell Bryan. Followed by the service, a burial with full Military Honors will occur at the Shiloh Cemetery, located in Kemp, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eubankcedarcreek.com for the Ross family.
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