Mr. Rodney Dewayne Ross Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Rodney Dewayne “Rod” Ross died peacefully, on January 30, 2018 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 54. Rodney is survived by his father, Ben Ross of Houston, Texas and mother, Mary Evans and husband J.W. of Mount Enterprise, Texas; wife Rosena J. Becker-Ross of Mount Enterprise, Texas; children Shannon & Jared Risinger of Mount Enterprise, Texas, Christopher Ross of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, Samantha Ross & Zach Reese of Columbus, Ohio, Billy Ross of Mount Enterprise, Texas; siblings, Keith Ross of Central Heights, Texas, Freddie Rainwater of Lubbock, Texas. He is preceded in death by relatives, Mark Ross of Mount Enterprise and Roma Ross of Houston, Texas. Rodney was born on July 6, 1963 in Henderson, Texas to Jasper Benjamin Ross and Mary Alice Birdwell. He received his GED in Kirkwood-Lincoln Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa then joined the United States Navy stationed in Whidbey Island, Washington as a AD:8331 A-6 System Organizational Maintenance Technician. Rodney married Rosena J. Becker, his VA-128 sweetheart in 1984 one year after meeting in the line shack as a Plane Captain. After moving to Canton, Ohio, Rodney began working for Air Camis/Wings Inc./McKinley Air, at the Akron/Canton Regional Airport as an aircraft mechanic. In 1994 Rodney moved back to Mount Enterprise, Texas and began working as a Carpenter building log homes then in 2007 Rodney switched to truck driving where he began working for SMK Vacuum Service/Fleetwood Energy Services/Werner and Texas Oilfield Transportation as an Over the road Truck Driver. From 1984 - 1990, the couple welcomed four children into their home and Rodney set about teaching them how to have fun. His children remember him as a driven father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Rodney was accomplished at any skill he tackled and often asked to use his carpenter skills in helping others. He was a witty individual who loved life. A military graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2018 at Isabell Chapel Cemetery, County Road 3271 at County Road 3273, Mount Enterprise, Rusk County, Texas, with a reception to follow at First Baptist Church Life and Learning Center, Mount Enterprise, TX. Pastor Joe Orr will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rodney’s life. Remembrances may be made in the form desired by friends. Condolences can be sent to www.crawfordacrim.com. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Ross, Darrell Shoemaker, Malcolm Murray III, Malcolm Murray IV, Willie Penney, Jeffery Becker, Kevin Mills, and Jared Risinger. The family would like to thank Texas Oncology in Tyler, Dr. Svetislava Vukelja and Hospice Home Place for their care and dedication.

Mr. Rodney Dewayne Ross

July 6, 1963 - January 30, 2018