Deryl Dean Ross, 74, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at his home.
Deryl was born on September 11, 1948 in Long Beach, California to the late Jerry and Nadine Halbin Ross. He served as a Corporal in the United States Marines Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. He made a career as a heavy machinery sales consultant, primarily forklifts. He enjoyed boating on Kentucky Lake and playing pool. Deryl was a member of the Marshall County Elks Lodge #2707, the Briensburg T.L. Jefferson Masonic Lodge #401, and the VFW and Auxiliary Post #1084. He was also a member of Twin Lakes Worship Center.
Deryl is survived by one daughter, Brandi Nicole Ross (Joe Seavers) of Benton, Kentucky; one son, Lyman Douglas Ross (Stephanie) of Oahu, Hawaii; two brothers, Daniel Harpole of Redbud, Illinois and Michael Harpole of Bloomington, Illinois; five grandchildren, Jake Carnahan (Whitney), Ashley Dunning (Andy), Jadalyn Ross, Tyler Walker (Taia), and Jonathan Ross; four great-grandchildren, Bellamy Walker, Miles Dunning, Riley Carnahan, Kai Carnahan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Lea Jones Ross; two brothers, Lyman Cartner and Brian Harpole; and his parents.
Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of donation to the Marshall County Elks Lodge Kid’s Christmas, P.O. Box 233, Benton, Kentucky 42025.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann, 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, Kentucky 42025.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM with Bro. Jeremy Short officiating.