Obituary

Jeffrey Clay Ross, 49, who lived most of his life in Chickasha, died early Saturday morning, March 12th, at the Center of Family Love in Okarche, where he was a resident. Jeffrey was the favorite son of the late Joe and Mary Ross, and the favorite brother of nine surviving sisters and brothers.

Jeffrey, whose education came in special education classes and whose work was in sheltered workshops, was a great contributor to the life of his family and those who knew him. Despite the limitations with which he was born, Jeff displayed a zest for the simple pleasures in life and a wit that never failed to entertain. He was a gift.

Wake service will be at 7p.m. Thursday March 17 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Chickasha, where the funeral Mass will be on Friday at 11 a.m.

Jeff was born in Chickasha on June 11, 1961. He is survived by sisters Deborah Fleetwood of Edmond and her husband Bill; Stephanie Edmond of Stafford, VA and her husband Rick. Katy Shaw of Ninnekah, and her husband Ted: and Barbara Andrews of Oklahoma City and her husband Jerry. Surviving brothers and sisters-in-law are Val and Terri Ross of Enid, Hank and Alison Ross of Chickasha, Dr. Bill and Patricia Ross of Tulsa,  Dr. James and Jane Ross of Ouray, CO, and Fr. Joe Ross of Lawton. He is also survived by two aunts, three uncles, twenty-two nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and his extended family at the Center of Family Love. He is preceded in death by his parents and his niece Gayle Ann Ross.

In place of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Center of Family Love, P.O. Box 245, Okarche, OK 73762, or the building fund at Holy Name Catholic Church. There is a blog where you can share memories at RememberJeffRossblogspot.com

Interment will be held in the Holy Name Section of Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.