Wildon Earl Ross, age 91 years, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
Mr. Ross was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a US Navy Veteran who served during WWII. He owned and operated Yellow Cab Company in Biloxi for 60 years. Mr. Ross was a member of the Galloping Gales, a semi pro football team in Biloxi during the 1950's. He sponsored and coached numerous youth sports teams and adult bowling teams. His greatest enjoyment came from fishing with a cast net, which he did almost daily. Mr. Ross was a past Commander of the VFW Post #2434 and a life member of the Biloxi Elk's Lodge #606. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi.
Mr. Ross is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth Wallis Ross (1929-1998); parents, Captain Amos Ross and Sophie Duggan Ross; brothers, Elwood and Willis D. Ross; and sisters, Alice Barrilleaux and Evelyn Allen.
Survivors include his two sons, Earl Wildon Ross (Charlene), Wallis "Wally" Glenn Ross (Toni); grandchildren, Johneen Ross, Brent Ross, Matthew Ross (Ashley), Justin Ross, Nikki Lynn Ross; great granddaughter, Avery; brothers, John "Lindy" Ross (Roselyn), Ernest "Sonny" Ross (Helen) and George Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ruth Ross', October 20, 1998, p.A9.
The Sun Herald, 'Wildon Earl Ross', August 8, 2013.
Mr. Ross was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a US Navy Veteran who served during WWII. He owned and operated Yellow Cab Company in Biloxi for 60 years. Mr. Ross was a member of the Galloping Gales, a semi pro football team in Biloxi during the 1950's. He sponsored and coached numerous youth sports teams and adult bowling teams. His greatest enjoyment came from fishing with a cast net, which he did almost daily. Mr. Ross was a past Commander of the VFW Post #2434 and a life member of the Biloxi Elk's Lodge #606. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi.
Mr. Ross is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth Wallis Ross (1929-1998); parents, Captain Amos Ross and Sophie Duggan Ross; brothers, Elwood and Willis D. Ross; and sisters, Alice Barrilleaux and Evelyn Allen.
Survivors include his two sons, Earl Wildon Ross (Charlene), Wallis "Wally" Glenn Ross (Toni); grandchildren, Johneen Ross, Brent Ross, Matthew Ross (Ashley), Justin Ross, Nikki Lynn Ross; great granddaughter, Avery; brothers, John "Lindy" Ross (Roselyn), Ernest "Sonny" Ross (Helen) and George Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ruth Ross', October 20, 1998, p.A9.
The Sun Herald, 'Wildon Earl Ross', August 8, 2013.
Wildon Earl Ross, age 91 years, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
Mr. Ross was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a US Navy Veteran who served during WWII. He owned and operated Yellow Cab Company in Biloxi for 60 years. Mr. Ross was a member of the Galloping Gales, a semi pro football team in Biloxi during the 1950's. He sponsored and coached numerous youth sports teams and adult bowling teams. His greatest enjoyment came from fishing with a cast net, which he did almost daily. Mr. Ross was a past Commander of the VFW Post #2434 and a life member of the Biloxi Elk's Lodge #606. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi.
Mr. Ross is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth Wallis Ross (1929-1998); parents, Captain Amos Ross and Sophie Duggan Ross; brothers, Elwood and Willis D. Ross; and sisters, Alice Barrilleaux and Evelyn Allen.
Survivors include his two sons, Earl Wildon Ross (Charlene), Wallis "Wally" Glenn Ross (Toni); grandchildren, Johneen Ross, Brent Ross, Matthew Ross (Ashley), Justin Ross, Nikki Lynn Ross; great granddaughter, Avery; brothers, John "Lindy" Ross (Roselyn), Ernest "Sonny" Ross (Helen) and George Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ruth Ross', October 20, 1998, p.A9.
The Sun Herald, 'Wildon Earl Ross', August 8, 2013.
Mr. Ross was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a US Navy Veteran who served during WWII. He owned and operated Yellow Cab Company in Biloxi for 60 years. Mr. Ross was a member of the Galloping Gales, a semi pro football team in Biloxi during the 1950's. He sponsored and coached numerous youth sports teams and adult bowling teams. His greatest enjoyment came from fishing with a cast net, which he did almost daily. Mr. Ross was a past Commander of the VFW Post #2434 and a life member of the Biloxi Elk's Lodge #606. He was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi.
Mr. Ross is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ruth Wallis Ross (1929-1998); parents, Captain Amos Ross and Sophie Duggan Ross; brothers, Elwood and Willis D. Ross; and sisters, Alice Barrilleaux and Evelyn Allen.
Survivors include his two sons, Earl Wildon Ross (Charlene), Wallis "Wally" Glenn Ross (Toni); grandchildren, Johneen Ross, Brent Ross, Matthew Ross (Ashley), Justin Ross, Nikki Lynn Ross; great granddaughter, Avery; brothers, John "Lindy" Ross (Roselyn), Ernest "Sonny" Ross (Helen) and George Ross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ruth Ross', October 20, 1998, p.A9.
The Sun Herald, 'Wildon Earl Ross', August 8, 2013.
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