Jerry Lewis Ross

Jerry Lewis Ross, 81, Morrisville, passed away on Nov. 27, 2020 after a long
illness. Ross was born to Osba Roosevelt and Opal Ann (Smith) Ross on Nov.
19, 1939 in Cassville.
Ross graduated from Aurora High School in 1957. He then attended two
years at Portrville College in California. On Aug. 8, 1961 he married Janet
Klingsporn and together they had three children.
Jerry and Bob Presley owned and operated Springfield Supply Company, ( a
wholesale heating and cooling company).
On Oct. 10, 1998 Jerry married Onita Cheek.
Ross was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Janet, a baby
daughter Connie, son, Daniel Lee along with his seven siblings.
Ross is survived by his wife Onita; daughter Jill (Greg) Hanson; four
granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and
nephews and many friends.
Due to the pandemic a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to CMH Hospice or a charity of your choice.