Wayne Lee Ross III, died peacefully in his sleep on August 15, 2020 in Foxworth, MS at the age of 69 after losing his battle against cancer.

Wayne was beloved by many and known for his loving and caring nature. He was referred to as a "gentle giant" and was a true example of kindness and compassion. His legacy lives on in the lives of all those he has touched. All who knew Wayne know that his greatest love was his family. Nothing brought him greater joy in life than spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also shared a passion for traveling with his wife of 48 years.

While he will be dearly missed by the family he leaves behind, they take comfort in knowing he is now healed and resting in the arms of God.

He was preceded in death by his father Wayne L. (Pat) Ross Jr. and his mother Ruth Smith Ross.

Wayne is survived by his wife Claudia Davenport Ross of Carriere, MS; children, Jason Ross (Jawan) of Denham Springs, LA, and Jessica Priddy (John) of Klawock, AK; his grandchildren Ducote Jennings, Noah Ducote, Adin Ross, Caitlyn Ross, Tana Priddy, Caleb Priddy, Isabelle Priddy, and Sarah Priddy; and his sister Rachel Stephens of Hesperia, CA; and a long list of family and friends.

Services will be planned and announced at a future date.