Thomas Wayne Ross 72, of Baker, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Tom was born on June 7, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia to Robert and Vina Ross. He was raised in Charleston, West Virginia where he graduated from Dupont High School in 1969.
Tom had a lengthy career in the Automotive Industry as a business owner Let’s Roll Delivery LLC as a parts distributor. Thomas moved to Okaloosa County in 2017 from Charleston, West Virginia and has been a resident ever since. He was a member of NRA and anything to do with cars. Tom loved to sing karaoke and was really good at it, he also loved watching the Steelers play football, fighting matches on T.V., deep sea fishing, snorkeling, hiking and doing random projects.
Tom was a very humorous guy who had a kind heart, all who known him loved and appreciated him. He will be dearly missed by everyone.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Samuel Ross and Vina Westene Stone Ross, his daughter, Misty Dawn Ross Ramella, his brothers, Daniel Alan Ross of Charleston, West Virginia and Richard Blaine Ross of Crestview, Florida and Robert Darrell Ross of Summersville, West Virginia.
Tom is survived by his sister-in-law, Sandra Ross of Summersville, West Virginia, his sister, Kelly Ross Fryman (Gary) of Crestview, Florida, three grandchildren, Alicia Nicole Ramella of Sissonville, West Virginia, Thomas Scott Cole of Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Elijah James Brandon Cole of Beckley, West Virginia, Two great grandchildren, Waylon Ramella and Brooklyn Caynor of Sissonville, West Viriginia and a host of special nieces and nephews, Tom was a great uncle who they loved dearly.
A celebration of life will be held on November 24, 2023 begining at 4:00 p.m. at Spring Fork Baptist Church (320 Campbells Creek Drive #A Charleston, West Virginia 25306) to then follow with a burial at sea here in Florida. This will be announced at a later date.
Kelly Ross Fryman
October 10, 2023, 10:11 pm
I’ll always love you bubba fly high and kiss momma for me!
Rosie Dearien Sergent
October 10, 2023, 10:47 pm
So sorry for your loss…… Tommy was a very sweet and dear friend to which I have not seen in years.. He well be deeply missed by family and friends I am sure…
Rosie Dearien Sergent
Please contact me for his memorial…. I am on Facebook
Lloyd Morris
October 10, 2023, 10:52 pm
Rest in peace Tom. Catch up with your brothers, cousins, and the family that went before and get things ready for the ones of us who will be coming. Wish we could have gotten together for another visit but God had other plans.
Donald Carpenter
October 10, 2023, 11:07 pm
Tommy is a great man!!!! Proud to call him a friend!!!! Please celebrate his life!!!!
Shirley Y. Ramella
October 10, 2023, 11:41 pm
I will never forget your easy smile. Always had kind words and was happy and helpful when you were needed. You will be missed!!
Bonnie Morris
October 11, 2023, 1:22 am
Tommy always told me “Gladys taught you everything she knew”. I am so sad to hear he is gone. Was always friendly and happy and good to me.
Betty Good Smith
October 11, 2023, 3:59 am
Sending condolence. RIP Tommy. I will always remember your infectious smile & your bubbly personality. DuPont class of 75.
Donna Sloan
October 11, 2023, 11:42 am
Tommy , I am so glad that God let us be friends. We used to get together with you and Ricky and laugh and dance the night away. Save me a place in Heaven , I will be there. I’m jealous of the Angels because you are already there. Fly high my friend❤️
Joshua Ross
October 11, 2023, 3:46 pm
Uncle Bubba I’ll miss you, I always enjoyed your presence. You always knew how to make anyone smile or brighten someone’s day. Thank you for all of the memories, I know that you’re flying high. Looking forward to being reunited with you and the family.
Pat Casto
October 11, 2023, 8:37 pm
Rest in Peace Tommy! We had the best of times growing up. Your smile won over a lot of women. You are loved and I will always remember you as a true friend. Hod took you because you were tired Look at you now ! Love
Terry Mace
October 11, 2023, 9:17 pm
Tom, you will be missed. You left way too soon, but I know you were ready to go “Home”. Our time together will always be great memories, Cub Scouts, Little League Baseball, and school, elementary through our senior year. You made a great Santa Claus too. Bringing smiles to everyone. RIP Brother.
Barb Good
October 13, 2023, 2:52 pm
So sorry Tommy was a great guy!! My daughter and I used to sing Karaoke and he came up to us and told us how good we sounded and he wanted to sing with us,but we never did get to!! When we get to Heaven we will Tommy!! You will be greatly missed!!
Wendy Barefield
October 18, 2023, 8:43 pm
So thankful you asked Jesus to be Lord of your life Uncle Tom! I’ll see you again one day! Give my momma and daddy a hug for me!
Dessire Ross
October 18, 2023, 9:06 pm
We will definitely miss you Uncle Tom. I’m glad to have seen you at least once. Forever in our hearts. Fly high!
Alicia Ramella
November 6, 2023, 12:50 pm
Best sense of humor!! Love and miss you papaw.