Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late James Casper Ross, Sr. and Sallie Cummings Ross. He was a member of Princeton Baptist Church, Princeton Masonic Lodge #129 A.F.M. and Woodmen of the World and was retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard and the transportation division of Mount Vernon Mills.

Surviving are his wife of the home, sons; John T. Ross (Dianne) of Walland. TN, Willis D. Ross (Regina) of Greenwood and Step-son, Tommy Maness (Kathy) of Anderson, two daughters; Laurie R. Maness (Steve) of Laurens and Donna B. Quarles of Ware Shoals, one brother; James Casper Ross, Jr. of Honea Path, three sisters; Jeanette Chadwick of Donalds, Loretta Mullé of Greenville and Roxie E. DeLonch of Carrolton, Tx, ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son; James E. Ross, brother, Reuben J. Ross and sister; Betty Greene.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Sunday at Parker-White Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Cathcart officiating. Burial with Masonic rites will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

The family is at the home and will receive friends from 2-3 PM Sunday at Parker-White prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com.