Allen Ross

Funeral services celebrating the life of Allen “Tink” Ross were held April 14 at Beulah Baptist Church in Many with the Rev. Kenneth Leach officiating. “Tink” was born on January 2, 1915 to James and Eula Ross, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2018 at the age of 103. He was preceded in death by his parents; Willie Mae Ross, his spouse of 77 years; son, Oscar Ross; brothers, Cecil Ross, E.C. Ross and William “Bill” Ross; and sisters, Alma Edwards, Mabel Ross, Katherine Derrick, Bernice Williams and Evelyn Ross. He is survived by his daughters; Judy Bass of Calhoun, Frances Speight and husband, Sidney, of Many, and Janet Miller and husband, Dale, of Florien; daughter-in-law, Vonda Ross; sisters, Charlsie Wright, Dean Corley and Gladys Boice; grandchildren, Bill Ross, Bruce Speight, Steven Speight, Darla Miles, DeWayne Bass, Jackie Bass, Edwin Bass, Eugene Bass, Karen Meshell, Angela Corley and Calvin Dale Miller, Jr.; step-grandchildren, Dwayne Dunlap, Donna Marrell and Kim Manshack; 21 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; four step-great grandchildren; four step-great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers honoring him were Troy Thaxton, Bruce Speight, Bill Ross, Steven Speight, Billy Ray Miller and Howard Stroud Jr. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660