Rev. Jason D. Ross, 91, of Shallotte, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at his home. He was 91.
After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served the country he loved over three years in the South West Pacific. Following being discharged, he enrolled in Wake Forest University. Upon graduation, he faced the future not having decided what his life’s work would be.
For years he’d resisted God’s call to be a preacher because he did not want to be a preacher. But God prevailed and the Rev. Ross surrendered his life to God to be a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He served churches as pastor for 50 years and acted as evangelist to India, Mexico, Cuba and many churches in the United States. Many souls have been saved under his ministry. The Rev. Ross loved his family, but God and His Word was his first love.
He was born Oct. 5, 1922, in Concord, son of the late Rev. M.L. and Zelma Connell Ross.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Doris Elizabeth Gore Ross; son, George Hardie, of Charlotte; four daughters, Gloria Rivenbark, of Currie, Gail Penny (Thomas), of Burgaw, Kristal Hardie, of Shallotte and Cheryl Holt (Thomas), of Ivanhoe; sister, Mildred Gaffingan, of Virginia; two brothers, David Ross, of Silva and the Rev. Paul Ross, of Bristol; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel by the Rev. Anthony Clemmons. Burial followed at Jennies Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Casket bearers were his grandsons.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250-0301, in the Rev. Ross’ memory.
He will surely be missed by many people, all of whom loved him, his message and the beautiful songs he sung.
Private online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.
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