David Ross

David Ross was born to the late William Tommy Ross Jr. and Annie Spruill Ross Beckett on September 15, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. On December 27, 2016, after a brief illness, David was called home to be with the Lord. David received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. After completion of his high school education, David proceeded to obtain employment with the Baltimore County School System and the Jewish Community Center. He was last employed by the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation School. David was a kind and loyal friend, who spoke his mind and “kept it real.” During his life time he acquired a few nick names given by close friends. He will affectionately be remembered by his nick names as Breather, Early Riser, and Joe Dancer, just to name a few. David was a loving and caring person, who always had a smile and enjoyed making others smile. He was known for cracking jokes to humor the crowd and made friends where ever he went. David enjoyed playing cards and watching movies. (Especially Westerns) David was preceded in death by his mother Annie Beckett (David and Ms. Annie had a very special Mother and Son bond), his father William Ross Jr., his brother William Alphonso Ross and 3 step-sisters, Amya Ross –Brown, Chearmane Ross and Ann Ross-Mosley. David leaves to cherish his memories: Special cousins, Barbara and James Cannon, Yvette Johnson, Dana and Leroy Rock, Raven Johnson, Davay Rock, Darrah Rock, and Alvin Little; His childhood close friends and spiritual brothers, Isaiah (Ike) Forman-Bey,( Rashida) and Benny James Forman; A spiritual Sister-In Law Margaret Forman; A dedicated, devoted, loving friend, Ann Clark; Three affectionate women who always gave a helping hand and he considered his sisters in Christ, Lynn Thomas, Ada Lee, and Mary Matthews; The Rosemont Towers family, and a host of other family members and friends. WHAT IS A FRIEND A friend is someone whom you can trust, who is loyal and true. He gives you moral support if you need it, but also speaks his mind now and then because he loves you and wants to help to keep you from errors and pain. He goes out of his way to do things for you. Doing an errand or fix up things. He thinks of you not only on Birthday alone but especially when you feel down and low. He will lift your spirits with a kindly thought. Yes, a true friend is hard to find, but when you found him be faithful and kind. A true friend is a breath of fresh air. It sustains you, and without it you cannot be.

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David Ross

September 15, 1943 - December 27, 2016