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Obituary For Sammie Ross, Jr.
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
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Add A CondolenceMay God grant the family peace during this difficult time. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Words cannot express how deeply sorrow we are for your sudden loss of your son. Knowing that God is a good God, and that the comforter will be you and the family during these trying times. We know that weeping may endure for a night but joy shall surely come in due time. The joy of the Lord is your strength'
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. You and your family are in my prayers. Look to God as you comfort one another.
May God Bless and Keep you all. Sincerely,
May God hold you all in the hollow of His hand at this time of you great loss. God loves us best. Love, Jeannine
We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences.
The family has our deepest sympathy. We have not seen Sammie in a long time but his friendship holds dear in our hearts. He will truly be missed by family and close friends. May God bless all of you and keep his guiding angels around you while you go through these trying times. Janet McCorkle-Dunn & Fay McCorkle-Stocks
My family will be eternally grateful for the actions Sammie took that saved our lives. We were in the vehicle in front of your brother. I know there is nothing I can do ease the pain of losing a loved one but he saved our lives and will always be my hero. He is Our family's hero. Know that I am and will always keep the Ross family and friends in our prayers.
Uncle David, You are truly missed and loved. Rest In The Arms Of Our Father In Heaven. We shall see you again. You are forever in our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you during this time of sorrow. Jerry and I were greatly sadden when we heard the news. We love you and our prayers are continously with you. Jerry and Fannie Parson
