Emery Ross

Emery E. Ross, 92, of Kenton, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Hardin Hills Nursing Home in Kenton. He was born in Flat Gap, Kentucky on August 5, 1924 to the late Con Joseph and Erie (Salyer) Ross. On May 2, 1963, he married the former Grace Patrick and she survives.

He is also survived by a granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn (Matt) Stevens of Glasgow, Kentucky; sisters, Jeanette Skidmore of Rushsylvania, Lillian Houchin of Belle Center, Reva Johnson of Hamilton, Linda Pifer of Kenton, and Sandra (Roger) Bullock of Belle Center; Aunt Lexie Bailey of Kentucky; Special niece, Sharon (Doug) Burris of Harrod; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Emery was preceded in death by his sons, Michael E. Ross and Mark A. Ross; 3 sisters; and 3 brother-in-law’s.

Emery served his country in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. He worked for Lima Plumber and Pipefitters for 43 years and was a 50-year member of the Plumber and Pipefitter Union. Emery enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Emery also enjoyed watching old Western movies.

Pastor David Schneer will officiate a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 306 N. Elizabeth Street, Belle Center. Visitation will be Friday, December 23rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Belle Center with military rites provided by the Logan County Honor Guard.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Belle Center.