James "Jim" Edward Ross

Born July 16, 1944, in Concordia, KS to Alfred and Viola Ross. He went to his Heavenly home on September 7, 2026, at the age of 82.

Jim attended Lovewell School, later moving to Mankato and graduated from Mankato High School. His classmates were a wonderful group of friends! He attended Kansas University before proudly serving his country in the Navy. He was aboard a nuclear submarine, the USS Snook.

Jim’s younger years were spent enjoying sports and cars with his buddies. Football gatherings were a must during pro season. Much like his mother and siblings he enjoyed time in the kitchen cooking and baking. He enjoyed golf when he was able bodied. His love for music carried over to his children. Later years brought him to love movies, coin collecting, and reading on his deck while soaking up the sun and being on the computer reading the news and playing games. Most valued was his time with family and friends.

Proceeding him in death are his brother, Donald Alfred, his loving parents Alfred and Viola Ross, cherished grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Left to morn his absence on earth are his children, Shane (Marie) Ross of Garden City, KS, Tisha (Scott) Miller of Nebraska City, NE grandchildren James (Erin) Ross, Michael (Meghan) Bradley Jr, Cortney (Dalton) Flock, Sarah (Micheal) Crawford, Davon (Darla) Beach, Riley (Sydney) Templin, Luke (Allyson) Templin, Aaron (Ellen) Miller, Hayden (Abigail) Miller, Ben (Josie) Miller, Blake (Morgan) Miller. 12 great grandchildren. Brother John (Karen) Ross of Mankato, KS and sister Deanna Naddy of Hampshire, TN. His best friend since high school and partner in shenanigans, Richard (Linda) Benson of McPherson, KS. Special nephews, nieces, family and a host of friends.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mankato, KS with Pastor Dennis Beckmann officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the church. A luncheon will follow the services at the church and then burial with military honors by the US Navy will be at Fairview Cemetery, Lovewell, KS. The family suggests memorials to Jewell County Strong in care of Tisha Miller, 128 N. 56th Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410 or Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, Kansas 66956.  For online condolences, please visit www.melbymortuary.com.