James William Ross, 52, of McRae, Georgia, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Jody Yancey officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The family will receive friends Monday evening, from 6 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Ross was born January 18, 1971, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, to Bobby & Mary Ross. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy, during Desert Storm. Mr. Ross was currently a Lieutenant at the McRae Women’s Facility. He worked 11 years with the State of Georgia and 16 years with Core Civic. Mr. Ross enjoyed fishing, rock music and was a Georgia Bulldog and Atlanta Braves fan.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Lida Ross of McRae; two children: Raysha Rosa and Janaly Ross, both of McRae; a sister, Angela Ross of Fitzgerald; grandfather, Carl Ross of Irwin County and his fur baby, Luna.