James Ray Ross January 4, 2017

Celebration of Life Service 

Thursday, January 5, 2016

Time: 10:00 a.m.

City of Hope and Restoration Life Center

6061 Bonnie View Road

Dallas, Texas 75241

Wake

Wednesday, January 4, 2016

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Eternal Rest Funeral Home Chapel

1400 N. Hampton Road

DeSoto, Texas 75115

Superintendent James Ray Ross was born the second child of the late Deacon James and late Mother Lanora Ross on August 3, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. He attended Booker T. Washington High School. Early in life, Superintendent Ross served in the U.S. Air Force.

He accepted Christ under the leadership of his uncle, Superintendent Booker T. Thompson, of the Alpha and Omega Church of God in Christ. Shortly after, he was licensed and ordained as an Elder under the leadership of Superintendent B. T. Thompson.

In 1986, Superintendent J.R. Ross embarked on his ordained mission as pastor of The Bread Of Life Church of God In Christ. The church’s earliest locations include a room at Ross Automotive on Illinois St. and a building on Ewing Street. After the passing of Superintendent Thompson, The Bread Of Life graciously acquired his former property on 52nd street.

Superintendent J.R. Ross became a member of Texas Southeast Jurisdiction 3rd, and was appointed District Superintendent of the Metropolitan District by Bishop C. L. Bryant where he served as Episcopal Chief Adjutant.

Before passing, he became a member of the Texas Lone Star Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ, under Bishop Don V. Nobles, Sr. Jurisdictional Prelate, where he was recently appointed Special Assistant to the Bishop.

Superintendent J.R. Ross’ memory and legacy is cherished by best friend Cynthia McKnight ; sisters – Mary Carroll Gamache, District Missionary LaJoyce Ross, Linda Ross, Catherine King, First Lady Eva Sanders, and brothers – Superintendent R. D. Sanders and the late Herman Ross; children – daughter, the late Shaylor Ross, son, James Ross, the late Pamela Ewing, Joseph Ewing, Joris Ross, DeMarcus Ware, Brittnie Haley, Christopher Haley, Courtney Haley, Angela Woods, and Chasity Beck; grandchildren – Joris Ross, First Lady Yolanda Fuller, Thomas Ross, Tyronda Frost, Natalie Padilla, and Nicole Padilla; and a host of great grandchildren, family, and friends.

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