WAYNESVILLE – Lee Robert “Bob” Ross, 90 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2026 at his residence.
Born in Plainfield, N.J., his parents were Don and Blanche Miller Ross.
Ross worked many years as an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), owned Mary’s Antiques with his Ross
wife, Mary, and after retirement worked with Wilson Construction. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
Ross was a member of Atkinson Church of God of Prophecy and always enjoyed woodworking.
Along with his parents, Ross was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Cindy Howard, and one sister, Bonnie Haines.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Mary Harvey Ross of Waynesville; one son, Montgomery Lee “Bo” Ross and his wife, Angela, of Edmond, Okla.; one daughter, Tara Jo Haight of Brunswick; one step daughter, Sherri Clark of Thalmann, Ga.; five grandchildren, Emily (Dylan) Wood of The Woodlands, Texas, Jacy (Allen) Cox of Brunswick, Josh Clark of Atkinson, Robby (Taylor) Clark of Youngsfield, N.C., and David (Alicia) Howard of Thalmann, Ga.; 10 greatgrandchildren, Owen Montgomery Wood, Claire Wood, Kelbie Cox, Raiden Cox, Tinlee Cox, Bryce Clark, Ella Clark, Grant Clark, Riley Howard and River Howard; one brother, Don (Toni) Ross of South Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A graveside service was held Friday, October 9, 2026, at Palmetto Cemetery in Brunswick with Bishop Raymond Willis officiating.
Active pallbearers were Montgomery Lee “Bo” Ross, David Howard, Scott Collins, Josh Clark, Robby Clark, Bryce Clark and River Howard.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
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