Everett J. Ross

EVERETT J. ROSS passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of December 25, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Everett, affectionately know as Bitsy by his childhood friends and family, was welcomed into this world on September 7, 1946. He was the only child born to the late Elizabeth “Bettie” (Pigott) and Everett G. Ross. After graduating from Baltimore City College in 1964, Everett received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Morgan State College. He married his childhood sweetheart, the late Linda Lewis Ross in 1968 and they welcomed their daughter, Tracey Christina Ross in 1969. Although they divorced, they were loving parents to Tracey and always remained good friends. Everett’s long career always provided service to others working as: an officer of the Baltimore City Police Department, Equal Employment Opportunity Manager with USF&G and Diversity Manager for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. He retired as the Director of the Office of Fair Practices with the Maryland Department of Business Development in 2010. Everett was proud to serve as Board Member of the Everett G. Ross Scholarship Fund, named in honor of his father. This group granted scholarships to graduates of Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore City to help with college tuition. Everett and his daughter, Tracey, shared a very special bond, she was his greatest joy. They had their own language, talking backwards and ending phone calls with him saying, “Eb doog” and her saying, “Epon” translated as “Be good” and “Nope.” They loved riding bikes, spending time together on the beach, whether it was Cape May or in the Caribbean. Everett was especially delighted when Tracey and Ronnie blessed him with his granddog, Samsen, the chocolate Lab. Everett had such a sense of humor and was always a jokester. He was able to bring an enlightened, comedic twist to even the most serious of topics. He enjoyed life and did not take himself too seriously. Everett loved history, chocolate desserts, beach destinations, a good Heineken and playing golf. He exercised routinely – stretching, jogging or walking through Rock Creek Park. He even earned his second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do years ago. Everett is survived by: his daughter, Tracey; son-in-law, Ronald; uncle, Elliott Ross; aunt, Ann Dearing; devoted friend, JoAnne; and many cousins and friends.

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Everett J. Ross

September 7, 1946 - December 25, 2012