of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. He was born November 9, 1936, in Licking, Missouri, on the kitchen table, the son of Lucious Lloyd and Opal Etta (Stair) Ross.Ben earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Michigan. He worked at Experimental Station in Palmer, Alaska, and then at Meyers Aircraft Company in Tecumseh. He then worked as an Engineer at Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea for 36 years. Ben was a member of Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea.
On July 13, 1957, he married Sandra E. Sherrod at Dexter Gospel Church. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Ammerman of Gwinn; two sons, Tim (Alicia) of Chelsea and Dan of Lake; five grandchildren, Lindsey (Matt) Green, Ethan Ammerman, Matt Ross, Haylie Ross, and Josh Ross; two great-grandchildren, Quinten and Cole Benjamin; nieces, Yvonne, Becky, and Patty; and nephews, David and Ben. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Don Ross in 1994.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 5:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Dr. Luman Strong officiating. The family received friends before the service from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. A private burial took place at Vermont Cemetery in Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Bible Church, Attention: Treasurer, P.O. Box 250, Chelsea, MI 48118.
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Ben was a great guy and will be missed.
Sending our love,
Becky