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This Memorial Bookhas been prepared
as a means by which
the cherished memory
of your loved onemay be kept ever near.
We present it to you
with deepest compassion
and our sincerest
expression of sympathy.
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John A. RossAugust 21, 1938 June 7, 2016
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The ObituaryJohn A. Ross was born to the union of Sheppard Ross
andEver Lee Ross on August 21, 1938. He was the third childof eight
siblings. Two siblings preceded him in death,Sheppard Ross and
James Ross.
John accepted Christ at an early age. On January 1, 1978,John
joined New Hope Baptist Church under the pastorateof Dr. John H.
Flinn, where he served as a Trustee. In
1999, he served as Treasurer of The Greater New HopeMissionary
Baptist Church under the leadership of PastorDonald E. Jones Sr.
Throughout his years at Greater NewHope Missionary Baptist Church,
John served in Kingdom
building in many areas of the church. As a spirit-led man,John
walked by faith, not by sight in his role as treasurer,and a
steward of GODs work . Prayer played a significantrole in Johns
life in building the Kingdom of GOD.
He was educated in the Cincinnati Public School Systemand was
employed with the City of Cincinnati,Metropolitan Sewer District
for thirty years. He retired asa Supervisor on February 1,
1993.
In his early years of life, John enjoyed music. He was
asongwriter and created beautiful music with a few musical
groups. He had many interests, such as bowling, reading,studying
GODs word, Master Chef of Grilling, spendingtime with family,
gardening and traveling.
He met the love of his life, Geneva L. Perkins at ConeyIsland in
Cincinnati, Ohio in the year 1959. They becamesoulmates and was
united in holy matrimony in 1961. Tothis union, three children were
born: Judy Everlee Ross,Darryl Anthony Ross and John Dante
Ross.
He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devotedwife,
Geneva L. Ross; one daughter, Judy E. Ross; twosons, Darryl A. Ross
(Dana), and John D. Ross (Patricia)all from Cincinnati Ohio: five
grandchildren, CedricDugger, Amilya Wilson, Jordan Ross, Sean Ross,
andImani Ross and eight great grandchildren; Jade Dugger,Jordan
Dugger, Trinitee Dukes, Nyla Wilson, DestinyMcKinnon, Treyvon
Dukes, Jimmie Holton, and SkylarDugger; two brothers, Glen Ross
(Jackie), and WilliamRoss; three sisters, Barbara Jelks , Donzella
Saleem, andPatricia Sims; six sister-in-laws, Creola Hillman,
Katie
Williams (Thomas), Elizabeth Simon (Frank), JessieMorgan
(Houston), Lurinda Clay and a host of nieces,nephews and friends
and a loved spiritual daughter,
Cassandra Whittaker.
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Tribute to the Best Dad in the WorldDad believed prayer is one
of the best gifts we canreceive. As a tribute to dad, our gift to
family andfriends, on behalf of dad, is a small poem we hopewill
help you to begin to find a new way to deal withthose rough days
along the way.
A.S.A.P. (Ever wonder about the abbreviation?)Theres work to do,
deadlines to meet; youve got notime to spare, But as you hurry and
scurry -ASAP- ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
In the midst of family chaos, Quality time is rare.Do your best;
let GOD do the rest -ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
It may seem like your worries are more than youcan bear. Slow
down and take a breather -ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
God knows how stressful life is; He wants to easeour cares, And
Hell respond to all your needs -ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER.
Tribute from Grandchildrenand Great GrandchildrenOn behalf of
dad, we leave friends and familywith some emergency phone numbers
that
are more effective than 911 that granddadshared with us. If
You are alone and scared,phone Psalm 23
You feel like an outcast,phone Romans 8:31-39
It feels as if the world is bigger than GOD,phone Psalm 90
You are seeking peace,phone Matthew 11:25-30
Pauls secret for happiness,phone Colossians 3:12-17
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Order of ServicePrelude
Parting View
Scriptures
Prayer
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Greater New Hope
ChoirAmazing Grace
Acknowledgements/Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. Cassandra Whittaker
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon Daniel
Stinson,District Deacon
Houston Morgan Jr.Patricia Ross
Rick CoveyJonathan Frierson
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Greater New Hope
ChoirCall Jesus
Moments of Reflection(A time to think, a time to pray and a time
to reflectupon the life of John A. Ross)
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Wont
Complain
Eulogy
Benediction
Recessional
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of Godin Christ
Jesus concerning you
The Acknowledgement from the FamilyWe the family of John A.
Ross, would like to express ,with
grateful appreciation, of your prayers, flowers, calls, visits
andother expressions of kindness and love. We appreciate your
thoughtfulness extended to us during this time of bereavement.A
special thank you to, Pastor Jones and The Greater New
Hope Church Family.
Pallbearers Jordan Ross Sean Ross Cedric Dugger Charles Larry
Derrick Hillman Todd Sims
Honorary Pallbearers Houston Morgan Sr. John Brown Deacon Thomas
Shaw Frank Simon Thomas Williams Chris Perkins
FlowerbearersGreater New Hope Usher Ministry
Womens Ministry
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