Roosevelt Ross

Roosevelt Ross, known to many as "Frank" was born to the late Basil Ross and Mabel Smiley-Ross on September 18, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. Frank attended and graduated from Shiloh High School in sardis, Alabama. Frank drove the school bus before employment with General Motors. Frank relocated in Baltimore, Maryland and joined New Psalmist Baptist Church where her attended until becoming ill. Frank met the love of his life, Tondlea Brown, and the two "peas in a pod" married December 2017, Mr. and Mrs. Ross enjoyed life together. They pampered one another, took long rides and created memories. Truly Roosevelt "Frank" ross was a man of dignity!. Frank had a vey quite-humble spirit. to many of his family and friends,Frank was known for his willingness to help. He would provide transporation to the community, repair cars, and mow lawns. If he could'nt screw it in or on, he would tape it. Duck tape was Frank's best friend. frank would often laugh, sing and show off his unique dance noves (lol). The love he had for his wife and others around him was a reflection of his love and devotion to GOD. Frank had presence about him wherever he went, with a very distinctive smile. These attributes contributed to his unique personality Before Frank transitioned to his heavenly home, he spoke about his encounter with God. Frank shared that no matte which way Jesus saw fit ,It was well with his soul" Frank leave behind; his loving wife; Tondlea Brown-Ross; two daughters; Sade N. Ross, Tee-Tee; daughter in- law;Yuz Ross; five sons; Tykee Ross, Jahod Ross, Herbert, Jabar and falo;............. Grandchildren; Artavia, Tykee Jr. Chyna, Samir, Jaden, a granddaughter on the way and a host of other grands and great-grands through married; two brothers; Abraham Smiley, Kenny Smiley; one sister; Eleanor Smiley- Gaskin; four brother in- laws; Trevor Gaskins, Gregory, Glen, Mark, and Freddie; three brothers and three sisters that proceeded him in death. Basil, Jerry Ross, Irving Ross, Irma Ross, Linda Smiley Harris, and Barbara Smiley Smith; one aunt; Rachel Smiley Ackln; one uncle; Reverend Limbeck-Smiley, A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Roosevelt Ross

September 18, 1954 - September 3, 2022