Curtis Ira Ross

Amory – On May 4, 2018, Curtis Ira Ross, 85, left this life to be with our Lord. Born on May 15, 1932, in Madill, OK, he was the son of the late Ira Andrew and Vada Lucille Weldon Ross.

He has shared 65 years of his life with his devoted wife, Emma, who knows she will see him again. He honorably served his Country in the Korean War. Curtis loved a great story, a good prank, bragging about his family and Southern Gospel music. We know he has joined some of his best buddies and is surely having a great time.

He is survived by Emma and their children, James Curtis Ross, wife, Tana; Cathy Linney, husband, John; and Gwen Herndon, husband, Bill; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Curt lived in Romayor, Texas, for the last 46 years. He and Emma came to Amory, MS, following Hurricane Harvey. While he had to leave a life he loved in Texas, he found good friends, a wonderful church family and a happy life on the river. He will be missed by all of us yet we know he did not fear death.

His Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, May 8 at River Bend Baptist Church, with Bro. Roy McHenry officiating. Military Honors will be at the church. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Starkville. Pallbearers will be Nathan Herndon, Trey Herndon, Tim Thomas, Ryan Ross, Gabe Wootton and Jamie Kubena.

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM, Monday at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory.

Memorials are requested to River Bend Baptist Church, 50361 Old Hwy. 25, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.