Douglas Carl Ross' Obituary
Douglas Carl Ross, age 64, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home.
Douglas was born on February 9, 1956 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Carl Lee and Shirley (King) Ross. Following graduation from Centerville High School, Douglas enlisted in the United States Army, and served his country faithfully.
Upon discharge from the military, Douglas wanted to see the countryside, so he became a truck driver. He continued this for at least 32 years, with 15-16 years of his career, owning and operating his own trucking business. He also drove for other trucking companies, most recently, Fadiga Trucking. Douglas was currently employed at Wells Manufacturing in Centerville.
Douglas enjoyed riding his motorcycle when he wasnt working. He loved shooting his guns, so hunting came natural to him. He also enjoyed fishing and watching old western shows. Most importantly, he cherished the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Left to honor Douglas memory are his mother, Shirley Ross of Tuscon, Arizona; his children, Brandy (Brent) Cormeny of Unionville, Iowa, and Shane (Brenda Selvy) Ross of Moulton, Iowa; four brothers, Jack (Yvonne) Ross of Newton, Iowa, Terry Ross of Marana, Arizona, Mike (Brenda) Ross of Oskaloosa, and Mark Ross of Yuma, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Dylan (Domonique) Cormeny, Ashley Ross, Tristan (Nicole) Cormeny, Trevor (Autumn) Cormeny, Brett Cormeny, Tanner Cormeny, Ronnie Cormeny, and Gage Ross; five great grandchildren, Alayna Cormeny, Catelyn Cormeny, Sonny Cormeny, Gabriel Ross, and Ivory Ross; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Douglas was preceded in death by his father, Carl Lee Ross; as well as his paternal and maternal grandparents.
There will be no scheduled services at this time. Lange Funeral Home and Crematory of Centerville has been entrusted with caring for the Ross family. Memorials have been established to Brandy Cormeny, to help with final expenses, and may be dropped off or mailed to Lange Funeral Home, 1900 South 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
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