Mr. L.C. “Butch” Ross

February 14, 1947 - February 5, 2022

To everything there is a Season, and Time to every purpose under the Heaven A TIME TO BE BORN: Mr. L.C. Ross was born on February 14, 1947 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Albert Ross, Jr. and Ada Mae Bryant Ross. He was the sixth child reared by the late Pettis & Sadie Mae Ross Hodges. A TIME TO DIE: “ For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” As much as he was loved by all, L.C. was called home by God on Saturday, February 5, 2022. We will comfort ourselves with memories and thank God for allowing us to know such a wonderful father, brother, uncle, and friend. A TIME TO PLANT and a TIME TO PLUCK UP THAT WHICH WAS PLANTED: … I am the Resurrection and the Life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.“ John 11:25 He accepted Christ as his Savior early in life. He graduated from East High School. He was a member of the baseball team. In his adult life, he worked in construction and manufacturing industry Whalley Construction & Owens Corning. He was enlisted in the 21st arty United States Army April 25, 1967. He received National Defense Service Medal. He served one year in Korea and two years in Vietnam. A TIME TO MOURN: “But I would not have you ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” Thessalonians 4:13 He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joseph Ross, and Michael Ross. “Butch” as he was affectionally called by his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter: Sophia (James) Watkins of Jackson, Tennessee; three granddaughters whom he loved dearly: Aeriela Watkins of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Aaliyah Watkins, and Ashli Watkins both of Jackson, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren: Kyland Watkins of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Kenzilee Watkins of Jackson, Tennessee; two sisters: Lutricia Ross of Chicago, Illinois and Gwen Haynes-Ross of Jackson, Tennessee; three brothers: James Ross, Sr. of Chicago, Illinois, Fredrick ”Ronnie” Haynes and Reggie Haynes both of Jackson, Tennessee.