Charles Lloyd Ross

Charles Lloyd Ross, son of William Ross & Bertha (Shoemaker) Ross, was born March 15, 1921 in the family home near Tunnel Hill, Illinois. He departed this life Sunday morning, November 26, 2006, in the Hospice Unit of St. Johnƒ?Ts Hospital in Springfield, IL. At the time of his passing, Lloyd had attained the age of 85 years, 8 months & 11 days. Lloyd was united in marriage to Alice M. (Murrow) on December 31, 1951. She survives. Other survivors include: A Daughter ƒ?" Dianne Ross of Springfield, IL; 2 Sons ƒ?" Keith & Johnny Ross of Houston, Texas and Dennis & Kathy Ross of Springfield, IL; 2 Granddaughters: Jessika Ross and Jennifer Ross, both of Springfield, IL; a Brother ƒ?" Alva & Evelyn Ross of Tunnel Hill, IL; Nieces & Nephews. In addition to his Parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by: A Brother & Sister-in-Law: Frank & Vivian Ross. Lloyd was a graduate of the Vienna High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1941 ƒ?" 1946. He participated in combat in the European Theater of operation during World War II. Lloyd was employed as a sheet metal riveter and assembler by the McDonnell-Douglas Corp. in St. Louis, MO. He retired after 30+ years service. Lloyd was a member of the former Reynoldsburg Masonic Lodge # 419 AF&AM (now New Burnside Masonic Lodge # 772 AF&AM). Lloyd was an active and devoted member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna, where he was a Deacon Emeritus and had previously served on various boards and committees. He served for 27 years as the Financial Secretary at the Faith Baptist Church in Bridgeton, MO. Lloyd loved the outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry, cutting firewood, & farming. Funeral services will held Friday afternoon, December 1, 2006, at 2 PM at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna. Rev. Jerry Day and Rev. Scott Harner will officiate. The body will lie-in-state at the church from 1 PM until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Reynoldsburg Cemetery, north of Tunnel Hill, IL. Rev. Rick Wenneborg will officiate at the committal service. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Heyde-Pillow VFW Post 1301 and American Legion Post 147. Friends may call from 6-8 PM Thursday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church (building fund), 809 Senior Ave., Vienna, IL 62995.

Charles Lloyd Ross

March 15, 1921 - November 26, 2006