George A. Ross Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George Allen Ross, 68, of New Milton, W.Va. departed this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in the United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. He was born, delivered by Charles Spurgeon in his ambulance, on April 6,1953 at Tunnel Hill, Harrison County, a son of the late Earl M. and Zelma Leasure Ross. His wife of 48 years, Catherine Sue Barr Ross survives. Also surviving is one son, John Ross and one grandson, Ryan Ross, both of New Milton; three sisters, Jean Lowther (Stan), Parkersburg, Mary Camp (Lowell), Washington, WV and Linda Hart (Herman), New Milton; sister-in-law, Mary Ross, Parkersburg; two special nephews, Fred Ross, New Milton and Terry Ross, Smithburg; and several other nieces and nephews. One daughter-in-law, Linda Ross; two sisters, Emma Ross and Sue Stemple; and two brothers, Earl Ross and Kermit "Smokie" Ross preceded him in death. Mr. Ross was a 1971 graduate of Doddridge County High School. After graduating he worked for WV Department of Highways and Mountaineer Contracting. He then went to work for Kelley Paving where he retired with 28 years service. George enjoyed farming and had several girlfriends (his cows). He never said no to anyone who needed a helping hand. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be sadly miss by all. He was a member of Pt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Fallen Timber. Funeral services will be conducted in the Spurgeon Funeral Home, 56 Front. St., West Union on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Carl Radcliff presiding. Interment will follow in the Middle Island 7th Day Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. on Saturday until time of service.

George A. Ross

April 6, 1953 - January 12, 2022