Sammie David Ross, Jr, son of Sammie and Margaret Ross was born on February 22, 1961 in Iredell County. He departed this earthly life into God’s arms on May 19, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his grandson Anthony Robinson, Jr.

David attended the Lincoln County schools system. He was a truck driver for TWD Trucking Co., Stanley, North Carolina. He was a member of Tuckers Grove United Methodist Church and was always giving a willingly helping hand where ever needed. He liked visiting and talking to the elderly. He was the one whom his family looked forward to seeing the most during the family gatherings. David was the happy go lucky person in the family. He always made everyone laugh no matter what the circumstances were.

Not only did David die a HERO saving others lives, but he was and will forever be our HERO.

Left to cherish his life and memory: One son, Anthony Robinson, Sr., Lincolnton, NC, Three daughters Tawanna Thomas (Davius), Lincolnton, NC, Samantha Ross and Desiree Ross, Gastonia, NC. Three brothers, Arnold Ross, Concord, NC, Kelvin Kornegay, Cornelius, NC, and Larry Ross (Vanessa), Iron Station, NC. Five sisters, Tammy Williams (Tim), Charlotte, NC, Sandra Vinson (Dennis), Irma Bunch (Anthony), Nina Hull (Eddie) Iron Station, NC and LaKisha Ross, Charlotte, NC, Grandmother, Cecelia Conner, Huntersville, NC, a very special friend, Calvin Bailey (Sandy), Lincolnton, NC., eight grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral: Saturday; May 24, 2014; 3:00 p.m.; Tuckers Grove United Methodist Church, Iron Station

Visitation: one hour before the service at the church and other times at 7035 Jerry Ross Lane, Iron Station

Interment: Tuckers Grove Church Cemetery, Iron Station