Paul Junior Ross' Obituary
Paul Junior Ross, 76, of Pittsburg died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his home.
He was born June 28, 1942, in Weir, the son of Paul and Maggie (Lucas) Ross.
He graduated from Weir High School, class of 1960. Soon after high school, he married Judy McCullough and had two children. Later he married Arlene Gepford and lived in Pittsburg. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2010. He then married Pauline Hughes on August 8, 2013; she survives of the home.
Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed drag racing. He worked in maintenance and retired from Superior Industries in 2008.
Additional survivors include a son, Tom Ross (wife Mardi) of Leawood, KS, a daughter, Tami Hurlbert (husband Mike) of Pittsburg, a daughter Dena Patterson (husband Will) of Pittsburg, a daughter Sherry Franks (husband Tommy) of Dewey, OK, and a son Shawn Lakey of Girard; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; three brothers.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
Family will receive friends at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS on Thursday, September 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Wesley House or SEK Humane Society. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.
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