John L. Ross

March 11, 1958 - June 16, 2016

John L. Ross, 58, of Benton Harbor died Thursday evening, June 16, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 24, at Israelite Missionary Baptist Church in Benton Harbor. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor. The visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 AM at the church. Arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Harbor. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. John was born on March 11, 1958 in Benton Harbor to Eugene and Mary Ross. He was the lead fabricator at Hovertechnics and had been employed by them for over 30 years. John was a member of the Israelite Missionary Baptist Church and he loved going to church to be with his church family. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, cooking and listening to music. John liked to ride in his classic car listening to music. He also enjoyed going to Macon, GA to visit his family every year. John loved taking care of his family and helping out anyone he could. His family includes his wife, Adella “Lisa”; his children, Aguilar Hampton of Niles, Morgan Woods of Benton Harbor, Johnathan Ross of Benton Harbor, Avontae Ross of Benton Harbor, and Jalen Ross of Benton Harbor; his mother, Mary Ross of Benton Harbor; his brothers, Joe (Beverly) Ross, Willie Ross of Grand Rapids, and Charlie Ross; his sisters, Rosemary Anderson, Cheryl Sisson, Carolyn Ross, and Jennifer Ross of Macon, GA; his grandson, Kenny White; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and a grandson, Tywon Williams.