Jere Joseph Ross' Obituary
Jere Joseph Ross
Lakeland-Joe Ross, 62, entered in to glory on October 10, 2019. Mr. Ross was born in Port Huron, Michigan on October 2, 1957 to Naomi Ross Brooks and the late Jere Newton Ross. He worked for Avondale Public Schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan for 25 years before retiring to Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Ross loved God, his family and serving people. In his retirement, he volunteered full-time serving the community in many different capacities, including feeding, driving, and visiting those in need. His passion was spreading the gospel in any way he could, especially to children, through Set Free Ministry. He loved traveling and exploring new places.
Mr. Ross is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brenda Ross; children, Tiffany Dawn Ross and Jere Adam(Jessie)Ross; mother, Naomi Ross Brooks; siblings, Julie Struble, Brian Ross, Mark Ross, and Tim Ross; grandchildren, Emma Ross and Lucy Ross; mother-in-law, Margaret Brown.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, with service following from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at Kathleen Baptist Church, 3939 Second St. NW., Kathleen, FL.
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