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1961 - 2006
 Jeffery Neal Ross, 45, of Barboursville won his courageous battle with Lou Gehrigs disease Thursday, December 7, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2006 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Rev. Kevin Shull and Rev. Sonny Sovine. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Jeff was born January 21, 1961, in West Hamlin, a son of Thurman and Deloris Gibson Ross of Salt Rock. Jeff was a member and trustee for the Valley of Decision Baptist Church in Salt Rock which he attended faithfully. He was a member of the Minerva Lodge #13 A.F. & A.M. He was employed by Sulzer-Sturm Rapid Response Center. He is survived by his wonderful son, Adam Neal Ross of Kentucky whom he loved dearly; one brother, Roger and Melody Ross of Salt Rock; one sister, Kimberly and Forrest Marshall of Ona; special niece and nephews, Katie Ross, Jeremy Ross, Jacob Marshall, Kyle and Cole Sowards. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, church family and special friends who helped Jeff throughout his illness. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by the Minerva Lodge # 13 A.F. & A.M. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Rosemary Parkins
Tuesday December 12, 2006 at
9:39 AM
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Kim and Forrest, my prayers are wiht you and the family.
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Johnny Chapman
jcc763@verizon.net
Monday December 11, 2006 at
9:19 AM
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I'm sorry I wasn't there for the service. But the whole Ross family were on my mind the whole weekend. To say that Jeff will be missed is an understatement. He was a wonderful christian that I was fortunate to grow up with in my younger days in Salt Rock. He was a great witness for Christ. His rewards have just begone. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you through the coming weeks. Again remember those he has touched and witness to on this earth he is now WALKING with in heaven.
Love you all,
Johnny
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Shawn and Jessica Hicks
jhicks3@zoominternet.net
Monday December 11, 2006 at
8:32 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff gave us hope and was an inspiration to us. We do not know God's plan but Jeff handled it with faith and is an example to how Christians should live. I want you to know during our hardest moments over the past 3 yrs Jeff christian light has been one that has kept us pushing on. May God give peace to you all during this time. Hope to be at church soon to see you all.
We love you.
Shawn and Jessica Hicks -
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Tabatha and DJ Rosen
Tab74mu@cox.net
Sunday December 10, 2006 at
11:57 AM
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Deloris, Thurman, Roger, and Kim,
I wish DJ and I could have been there for the wondeful service that I know you had. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all and Jeff over the past years. He was such a special person and while we didn't get to see him as often as I wanted please know that he held a special place in my heart. He was such a wonderful cousin and friend and thankfully I have some wonderful memories to remember the good times with. I hope you are taking comfort in knowing that Jeff is in a far better place now. I love you all. Tabatha
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Shelley Bowles
auntshell74@charter.net
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
4:40 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts. Jeff will be greatly missed.
We Love You,
Shelley & Tim Bowles
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Nicholas and Erin Gibson and kids
webtkn2u@cox.net
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
2:36 PM
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Hey family. I wish I could be there to give my support, but travel circumstances prevent me from being there. I offer a great deal of condolences for everyone. All we can do now is look at the bright side of this. Jeff is finally happy living the great life with God now. He is no longer in pain or misery from this terrible disease. My family and my church family have been praying ever since we found out about this and we all continue to keep you in our prayers. I always had something special with Jeff even though I dindn't get to see him much, but I will always have the great memories of all of the wonderful things he has done with me. Once again, I wish I could be there and our condolences are with each and every one of you. Love you guys with all my heart.
Nicholas, erin, Lexxie, Hannah, and Emma.
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Jerry & Debbie Burns
x2mawmaw@aol.com
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
11:43 AM
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We are very sorry for your loss, but its Heavens gain. Jeff was an outstanding guy and will be truely missed.
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Karen and Ronnie Ratliff
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
11:04 AM
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Words cant express how sorry we are for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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john salyers
saltrockwva@wmconnect.com
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
11:02 AM
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jeff will be greatly missed.he was a good neighbor and a great friend to me.but most of all jeff was my christian brother....john
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Andy Finley
fincom@adelphia.net
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
10:18 AM
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Just wanting to say that Jeff was one of those people that all of his family and friends knew where he stood. He was a Christian first and foremost and that foundation was where he built his life.
He witnessed to many of us who had the opportunity to work with him at Sturm. His witness was not only the profession of his faith, but how he lived his life every day. He always gave 100% to everything he did. He was a good machinist, always doing quality work. He liked his work and always went about it with a smile on his face. Everyone that knew him well knew that he was a perfectionist. He liked things to look good and always kept his work area, living area, and his personal property neat and clean.
Many times we wonder why Jeff should have to suffer through that terrible disease ALS. Part of the answer may be found in the many of us who got closer to God while praying for Jeff and his family. I can't possibly be the only one that benefitted from the extra time thinking about and praying for Jeff. And jeff's courage, that he surely got from his close walk with the Lord, was a testement to all of us because we all saw that his faith comforted him in a way that nothing else could.
Jeff made the world a better place in many ways. We will all miss him, but we can also be comforted knowing that he is now walking and talking with the Lord.
May God comfort you during these tough days ahead by giving you peace, and also the faith and strength to keep doing his will.
Sincerely,
Andy Finley
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Don Ray
Saturday December 9, 2006 at
10:14 AM
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Jeff touched many lives and will be remembered as a kind and loving man of God. He will be so missed by his family and friends. We have not lost him, we know where he is for eternity. May God richly bless his family. Don
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Beth McCallister
loveofgod1st@aol.com
Friday December 8, 2006 at
5:56 PM
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I don't know where to begin. So many parts of my life have had Jeff in them. Jeff was my Sunday School teacher when I was a teenager and when I was saved. He then helped Dickie McGlone baptize me. Jeff worked with my dad at Sturm's and witnessed to him without cease. I do believe had it not been for him, our family would not have became what it is today. I am so proud of my christian dad and mom. Jeff was also in my grandpa's hospital room when he finally gave his heart to Jesus. Thanks to Jeff's witness again, I didn't have to say goodbye to papaw Don, I just said "see you later". My memories of him just go on and on. What a wonderful example of how we all should be. I had also in the past thanked Jeff for visiting my husband Denver's grandparents. Up until the point that Jeff couldn't visit people anymore, he would always visit them. I told him that he had no idea the impact that his visits made on people and that even though he could no longer visit them, those visits and talks he had with people were still effecting them. My prayer is that I can touch at least half the lives that Jeff has touched. I pray that God will touch each of you in the way that you need. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I love you all and I am praying for you.
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He fought a good fight and kept the faith and now he is with the one who he fought for he is with the Holy Father the one who gave his life for Jeff we loved him very much Raymond and Karen Workman
Friday December 8, 2006 at
1:49 PM
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Sandy
hutchiso@marshall.edu
Friday December 8, 2006 at
11:50 AM
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Deloris,Thurman, Roger and Kim - My heart is heavy for you. A chunk of my heart has passed also. But, I get comfort knowing he's in a better place and not suffering. He and I had a special friendship for many years that I'll forever hold close to my heart. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call on me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ~ Sandy, Kaygan and Morgan
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