Ronnie Ross

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

John Ronald "Ronnie" Ross

John Ronald Ross, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 08, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC. He was born November 8, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late John Anderson and Evelyn Faye Huffstetler Ross and was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Ross. Ronnie served the United States honorably in the US Air Force and was stationed in Africa during the Vietnam War. He was a former member of Faith Baptist Church and after returning home from his military service, Ronnie attended Westover Baptist Church. Ronnie retired from the US Postal Service after 36 years of dedicated service as a mail carrier. He was an avid golfer, and when not on the golf course, could be found in front of the television, watching golf. He enjoyed spending time at home with his beloved canine companions. Ronnie possessed a sweet and tender spirit and cared for others deeply. He was a wonderful husband, brother and friend who will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 49 years: Deborah Pate Ross, Kings Mountain, NC

Brother: Roger Lane Ross and wife Cynthia, Hope Mills, NC

Nephews: Ty Ross (Paige), Hope Mills, NC and Andy Ross (Amanda), Charlotte, NC

Great Nieces: Georgia Ross and Laney Ross

VISITATION AND GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Visitation will be held at Harris Funeral Home on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM with a graveside to follow at 11: 00 A.M. at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA