It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Earl Ross in Joplin, Missouri, who passed away on May 10, 2022, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Earl Ross to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Fredrick Ross and Goldie Ross; his former life partners, Jo Ann Ross and Wilma Ross; his sister Carol Messer; his stepfather Howard Forkner; his grandchildren, Bryann Baird and Nick Ross; and his great grandchild Knox Laurance.

He is survived by : his wife Jo Ann Bryan; his children, Cheri Myers, Karen Cowger, Davette Outt and Doug Ross (Shelley); his stepchildren, Cindy Herr and Mike Larson; his grandchildren, Aaron Myers (Erin), Lauren Maggard (Adam), Michael Myers (Rebecca), Shane Cowger (Toni), Bryan Cowger (Lisa), Kasey Cowger (Leslie), Damon Outt, Daren Outt, Jake Baird and Jessica Laurance (Shay); his sister Juanita Forkner; his brother-in-law Steve Messer; his brother Aaron Adair; and his nieces, Susan Messer and Kim Fumagally.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made out to Avalon Hospice Care.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Parker Mortuary