George Lewis Ross

March 23, 1954 - January 20, 2021

George Lewis Ross, 66, of Stigler passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in McAlester Regional Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1954 in Poteau, OK. to William & Virginia (Gartrell) Ross. George was raised in Keota, attended Keota Public Schools and graduated as Salutatorian of the 1972 graduating class. He furthered his education at Eastern Oklahoma State College and pursued a lifelong career as a computer program analyst. George started his career at TG&Y Company in Oklahoma City. In 1986, he joined Arkansas Best Freight in Ft. Smith where he worked until his retirement in 2015. George married the love of his life, Leona Mahan on May 25, 1973 in Whitefield. Together they raised two children and were blessed with two grandchildren. George loved the outdoors, was an avid fisherman, golfer and pool player. He enjoyed retirement, taking trips with his wife, spending time with his children, grandchildren, & watching OU Football. George is survived by his wife of 47 years, Leona Ross of the home; a daughter, Tami Ross & husband, Arash Fartashpour of St. Charles, Missouri; a son, Mark Ross and wife, Meredith of Stigler, OK.; two grandchildren, Colin Fartashpour & Ella Ross; 5 brothers, Charles Ross, Billy Ross, Henry Ross, all of Keota, Kenneth Ross of Broken Arrow, OK., Ike Ross of Poteau, OK.; 2 sisters, Illa Davenport of Ft. Smith, Arkansas & Judy Christenberry of West Union, Iowa. George is preceded in death by his parents, William & Virginia Ross; a brother, Garry Ross. Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Doug Miller officiating. Eulogist: Reverend Jim Bob Kirk. Pallbearers include Ike Ross, Henry Ross, Charles Ross, Ed Hawthorne, Leo Perry, Bart Starkey. Burial will follow in Stigler Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Ceremony for family and close friends. Masks and social distancing requested by family.