Joe Lewis Ross

Joe Lewis Ross, 87, passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord, on April 26, 2023. He was born in Prairie Grove, Ark., on December 30, 1935, to Clyde and Melba Ross. He continued to live in the area until moving to California. After living in California for several years, they returned to Prairie Grove. Joe graduated from Prairie Grove High School. He married Shirley Jean Ramsey on April 8, 1955. They were blessed with three children. Joe served in the Army from 1954-1956 and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Melba Ross; and his son, Kevin Ross.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ross of Kansas; daughter, Cathey Shaffer, and her husband Roger of Colorado, Karen Taylor of Kansas; his late son Kevin’s wife, Terri Ross Kass of Kansas; grandchildren, Laura Winters, Jenny Hughes and husband David, Erica Darn and husband Duane, Jason Ross and wife Darcy, Dan Shaffer and wife Tara, Lexie Harrison and husband Josh, Dave Shaffer and wife, Arwyn, Mary Rice and husband Ryan; and 34 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sharon Ramsey Mc-Carver and husband, Larry; cousin, Jean Ann Fulbright; and a multitude of extended family and friends.

The family sincerely appreciates the dedicated care and love from the staff at The Arbors of Monterey Village in Lawrence, Kan. Additionally we’d like to thank Ascend Hospice of Lawrence, Kan., for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Ascend Hospice, 5020 Bob Billings Pkwy, Suite D1, Lawrence, Kan. 66049.

Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.luginbuel. com.