Mr. Ross was a native of Louisville, KY and the son of Elmer F. Ross, Sr and the late Perrie Daniels. He was the Apostle of the Prophetic Word Worship Centre. Mr. Ross was also a U. S. Army veteran, active in civil rights as a member of the NAACP and the Urban League as well as the owner of Ross's Barber Shop.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, George Ross.
Along with his father, Elmer Ross, Sr., survivors include his wife, Deborah Ross; three sons, Quincy Johnson, Elmer Ross, III, and David Ross (Kimberly); two daughters, Diamond Ross and Debean Ross; three brothers, Michael, Kenneth & Robert Ross; one sister, Vickie Johnson and three grandchildren, Draylen Ross, Olivia Johnson and Jacob Johnson.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Hill Street Baptist Church in Louisville, KY with Pastor Gregory Smith, and Dr. Ruth Wilson officiating. Burial with honors will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, KY.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Percell & Sons Funeral Home.