More detail on this person: RONNY "CURLY"
WAYNE ROSS, 67, passed away Nov. 27, 2010 at
his residence surrounded by his loving family. He
was a graduate of Ranger High School in the Class
of 1961.
Mr. Ross was born March 11, 1943 to William
McClain and Pauline Liza Ross in Dublin, Texas.
He served in the Dallas Police Department for 30
years and retired at the rank of Sergeant. He was
a helicopter pilot in the Viet Nam War and
received a Bronze Star for his service in the
Army. After retiring in 2002, he moved to
Blooming Grove, Texas with his wife Barbara. He
became a very active member in First Baptist
Church of Blooming Grove and was loved and
admired by all who knew him. He gave of himself to
everyone in need. He was a very selfless
individual.
He was preceded in death by his parents. At the
time of his death, he was survived by his wife,
Barbara; his son, Randy Ross; daughter Rhonda
and husband, Matt Welch; grandsons, Will and
Cade Welch; sister, Yvonne Maynard; niece,
Debbie Slaton; and mother-in-law, Mildred Mitchell
Kribbs (RHS-1937). Curly is also survived by many
cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family is having a private graveside at DFW
National Cemetery with a Police escort and
military honors.
A celebration of Ronny Wayne Ross will be held on
Sunday, December 5th at 3:30P.M. at the First
Baptist Church in Blooming Grove Texas with
Brother Grady Cashion officiating. The family
requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be
made to the American Cancer Society, Navarro Unit
Memorials at 1000 W. 2nd Ave., Corsicana, TX
75110.
Source: Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana, TX,
Ranger Exes Memorial - http://rangerexes.com
Burial information: DFW National Cemetery
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