James E. Ross

Mr. James E. Ross, age 79 of Bolivar, Missouri passed away early Thursday morning at 12:38am in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 9, 1933 in Halfway, Missouri, the son of Stanley Yamin Ross and Ermal Viola (Guinn) Ross. On June 23, 1951 he married Nina Mae Payne in Bolivar, Missouri. James worked on Dairy Farms most of his life prior to moving to Bolivar. After moving here he started mowing yards for many loyal customers for over thirteen years. He was a member of the Goodson Missionary Baptist Church in Goodson, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. James is survived by his wife; Nina Ross of the home, six sons; Danny Ross and his wife Vicky of Bolivar, Missouri, Jerry Ross and his wife Teresa of Humansville, Missouri, Jim Ross Thirion and his wife Kim of Bolivar, Missouri, Keven Ross and his wife Jessica of England, Tim Ross of Butler, Missouri, and Keith Ross, two daughters, Brenda Gunnels of Flemington, Missouri and Pat Wilson and her husband Dale of Pleasant Hope, Missouri, 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. No visitation will be held. Anyone wishing to see James may come by the Butler Funeral Home from 8:00am-1:00pm on Monday, October 29, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Schofield Cemetery just South of Halfway, Missouri with Brother Doyle Mayfield officiating under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Musical selections at the graveside will be “Go Rest High On That Mountian” by Vince Gill, “Life Is Like A Mountain Railway” by the Oak Ridge Boys with a congregational hymn of “Amazing Grace”. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Gordon Gunnels, James Ross, Kevin Gunnels, Joel Thirion, Andrew Thirion and Colby Ross. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell Avenue, Suite G, Springfield, Missouri 65807. Friends and family may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

James E. Ross

January 9, 1933 - October 25, 2012