Gill “Pat” Ross

Gill “Pat” Ross, 69, of Morganton, NC peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Burke County, NC on May 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Sylvester Calvin Ross and Nellie Mae Poteet Ross.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith.  He worked as a butcher at A & P and Food Lion, and he retired from Bi-Lo in Morganton.  He loved going to Lake James and fishing.

Pat is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geneva Avery Ross of the home; children, Steve Ross and his wife, Leah, and Tammy Ross, all of Morganton; a brother, Fred Ross and his wife, Yasuko, of Denver, CO; a sister, Jeanette R. Beck and her husband, Julius, of Morganton; and a large number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Wilson and her husband, Dan.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Morganton Freedom Church of God.  The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Pastor Todd Phillips officiating.  Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park with military honors provided by the N.C. National Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Morganton Freedom Church of God, 1314 North Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.