Otis Aaron Ross, Sr.

Otis A. Ross, age 85 went home to his heavenly reward on February 1, 2018 at Grant Medical Center. Otis was born on December 9, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Helen Fields. Otis was a devoted husband of 66 years, father and grandfather. He worked at Owens Illinois before retiring from a rewarding career as a mail carrier for the United States Post Office after 35 years of dedicated service. Otis loved the game of softball and was an exceptional centerfielder; playing for both Owens Illinois and Post Office company teams. He was well versed in history and politics. Otis was predeceased by his mother Helen Fields, brother Charles Ross and Donald Ross; daughter Myra Jean Ross; wife Mary Ellen Ross; son Otis A. Ross Jr. Otis leaves to cherish his memory his children Mell, Andre, Gary (Tina), Charles (Linda) Ross and Joyce Poole; 13 grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.