James Ross, 73 of Branson.
Services for James Ross, 73 of Branson, were held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory with full military honors. Mr. Ross passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 in Cox Medical Center, Branson.
James Wade Ross was the son of Frederick and Betty (Beck) Ross, born on November 7, 1948 in Springfield, MO. He served as a Seaman in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.
James married Patricia Vogler on August 21, 1975 in Knob Knoster, MO. They were blessed with two daughters, Kathleen and Jen. Along with being a great husband and father, James worked many years with Southwestern Bell Telephone. James and Patricia moved to Branson from Nixa. He was a faithful member of Bloom Church in Branson. James loved to tinker in his woodshed, watch hummingbirds, crochet and read a good book. His presence will be missed beyond measure.
James leaves behind his wife, Patricia Ross of Branson; daughter, Kathleen Sterling & husband David of Branson; daughter, Jen Zorn & husband Paul of Aurora, CO; brother, Richard Ross & wife Gayla of Kansas City, MO; brother, David Ross & wife Sheila of Branson; sister, Cathy Faber of Florida; sister, Leslie Ross of Florida; sister, Patricia Ross of Burke, VA and his two precious granddaughters.