James A. Ross, 72, of Bradenton and a long time resident of Holmes Beach, passed away on November 21, 2012. After graduating with his degree in engineering, he served in the U.S. Army Rangers stationed in Fort Benning, GA from 1963 to 1969. Along with his father Anthony, they held several patents, the most prominent being the Ross Temp Automatic Flaked Ice Machine which can still be seen in hotels today. He later ran the Jungle Queen charter boat out of Cortez for several years. He leaves behind his wife, Cindy, son, Gregory Ross and two grandsons of Holmes Beach, sister, Judi Williams of Wheaton, IL , and stepdaughter and grandson, Melissa and James Wardell of Bradenton. A private memorial service will be held.
Published in The Bradenton Herald on November 25, 2012
Published in The Bradenton Herald on November 25, 2012
James A. Ross, 72, of Bradenton and a long time resident of Holmes Beach, passed away on November 21, 2012. After graduating with his degree in engineering, he served in the U.S. Army Rangers stationed in Fort Benning, GA from 1963 to 1969. Along with his father Anthony, they held several patents, the most prominent being the Ross Temp Automatic Flaked Ice Machine which can still be seen in hotels today. He later ran the Jungle Queen charter boat out of Cortez for several years. He leaves behind his wife, Cindy, son, Gregory Ross and two grandsons of Holmes Beach, sister, Judi Williams of Wheaton, IL , and stepdaughter and grandson, Melissa and James Wardell of Bradenton. A private memorial service will be held.
Published in The Bradenton Herald on November 25, 2012
Published in The Bradenton Herald on November 25, 2012
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Forever in our hearts. Loving husband, son, brother, father and grandfather.
