My father, Roy Jack Ross, passed from this life to the next on May 15, 2026, at the age of 91 in Winchester, Kentucky. We held his funeral on May 23rd, and it was my honor to fulfill his wish that I lead the funeral. Below is the eulogy I shared that day, telling about …
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A Tribute to My Mother-in-law, Jean Kiger
On July 15, 2020 my dear 94-year-old mother-in-law, Jean Kiger, passed from this life to the next. A tiny, tough, wonderful woman, Jean had recently survived harsh falls, COVID-19, pneumonia and blood clots. Eventually, though, her body finally gave out, and following a long goodbye of two weeks with her unresponsive and unable to communicate, …
40 Reasons Why I’m Thankful for 40 Years with My Bride
On May 26, 1979, Linda Sue Kiger and I said “I do” to each other at her home church – Third Baptist Church – in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s been quite a ride and continues to be. I am thankful for her for so many reasons, but below is one for each of our 40 …
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Happy 61st Anniversary to My Parents
I have been blessed in more ways than I can count in my life, but at the top of the list is the love and example shown by my amazing parents, Jack and Virginia Ross. Today they celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary - quite an accomplishment these days. They never cease to amaze me, from …
