Lyle Davis Ross was born on November 26, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Howard and Geraldine (Davis) Ross. He passed away on January 11, 2011.
Lyle married Diane (Jenks) on July 2, 1960. He had seven children: Jim McGary and wife Joyce, the late Michael McGary, Cheryl McGary and Ron Barton, Barbara Woods and late husband James, Sandy Felton and late husband Tom, Ron Ross and wife Linda, Leigh Ann Smith and husband Jerry; six grandchildren: Matthew, Amanda, Corey, T.J., Jesse and Kelsey; and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving is brother-in-law David Jenks and wife Judy and many friends and family.
Lyle retired from Ben Steel Properties as Maintenance Supervisor and had previously worked for The Wooten Company. In Illinois he was employed with Peabody Coal Mine and before that road construction. His jobs were very important to him and he loved the challenges. Everybody who knew Lyle knew he was an avid Steeler fan!
There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5-7 pm with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 pm in Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel.
Lyle will be cremated and buried at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to Oxford Hospice or left at the funeral home.