Ralph Furman Ross

HENDERSON- Ralph Furman Ross, 87, of Avis Lane, died Monday, November 2, 2026 at a local nursing home. Born February 15, 1939 in Vance County, he was the son of the late Lois Vickers Ross and Melvin Dorsey Ross and was the widower of Mildred Keith Ross. Ralph was a Veteran of the United States Navy and he retired from Roses Stores where he worked as a truck driver.

He was a member of Union Chapel Church of Kittrell where funeral services will be held Friday, November 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM by Rev. Radford Frazier. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Marc Furman Ross and wife, Jackie of Kittrell; his step-son, Ron Harris and wife, Amy of Asheville; three granddaughters, Alyssa Tucker and husband, Nick, Camden Roberson and husband, Holton and Maecy Matthews and husband, Jesse; and four great grandchildren, Rhett Tucker, Ruby Roberson, Millie Roberson and Lainey Tucker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton Ross and Raymond Ross.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Ledford, Jimmy Wallace, Jr., Tony Sanford, Nick Tucker, Holton Roberson and Jesse Matthews.

The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM in the fellowship hall of Union Chapel Church of Kittrell.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Union Chapel Church of Kittrell, 6478 Raleigh Road, Kittrell, NC 27544.