He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sue Bailey; Sue’s daughter, Donna (Charlie) Lute; her son Bryan (Alison) Lute; her daughter Kari (Brian) Hartstack; Sue’s son, Mike Martin; his son Christopher (Lauren) Martin; his daughter Melissa (Arron) Smith; Ross’s daughter, Terry Christine Poivre; her daughter Danielle Poivre; Ross’s daughter, Rhonda Bailey; her sons, John (Lori) Van Fleet and Luke (Tara) Van Fleet; and 15 great-grandchildren; a nephew and a niece.
Ross was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Patricia; his parents, Benton and Irene; brother, William Robert, and wife, Joy.
Ross was born in Liberty, Missouri on August 28, 1927. He attended Central High School and Rockhurst College. He voluntarily served his country for the U.S. Army in Korea. He has been recognized for his volunteer hours with many groups, such as Ronald McDonald House, Harvesters, Research Hospital, Salvation Army, among others.
More than anything he loved being with family and friends, joking with people. Ross was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father. He blessed us with a legacy for which we are truly grateful.
Ross will be laid to rest at Antioch Cemetery, Holt, MO following a private funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Sterling Acres Baptist Church, 11200 E 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133 in memory of Ross.
