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Official Obituary of

Thomas R Ross

March 20, 1952 ~ August 31, 2022 (age 70) 70 Years Old

Thomas Ross Obituary

Thomas R.  Ross, 70, of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at his home.  His wife of 51 years, Sharon Leach Ross, survives.   He was born March 20, 1952 in Clinton County, Ohio, son of the late Archie and Virginia Inlow Ross.  He was a graduate of Wilmington High School.

Mr. Ross retired from ABX after 27 years of employment as an equipment maintenance mechanic.  He enjoyed working on cars, gardening, hunting, carpentry, and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Ross is survived by a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Ross Williams of Wilmington, Ohio; two sons, Robert Ross of Hillsboro, Ohio and T. Eric Ross of Hillsboro, Ohio; a brother, Danny Ross of Sabina, Ohio; sisters, Judy (John) Harrison of Wilmington, Ohio, Mary Hampton of Wilmington, Ohio, Karen Hampton of Hillsboro, Ohio, Tanya (Jamie) Carey of Sabina, Ohio, Brenda (Jack) Carter of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Theresa Fisher of Sabina, Ohio; grandchildren, Tyler Williams, Taylor Williams, Triston Williams, Logan Ross, and Mason Ross; great-grandchildren, Mya Ramey, Zayden Morris, and Zaelen Williams; special extended family, Angela, Derek, and Kason; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.  In addition to his parents, a brother, Arthur Ross, is preceded in death.

Thomas will be truly missed by everyone.

A graveside service will be held in New Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Thomas’ memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Habitat for Humanity, 115 West Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH 45405.

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Services

Services will be held at the convenience of the family

New Maple Grove Cemetery, Port William

Donations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/

Habitat for Humanity
115 W. Riverview Avenue, Dayton OH 45405
Web: https://www.habitat.org/oh/dayton/dayton-hfh

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