Jesse "Hawk" Willie Ross

March 1, 1942 - January 12, 2021

Jessie Willie “Hawk” Ross departed this world at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on January 12, 2021. He was born March 1, 1942 to Mayomie Stanley Ross and Posey Ross of Bassett. Jessie resided with his long time companion Thelma Preston.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mayomie & Posey Ross, 2 brothers; Edward Ross (Lilly), “T” “V” Thomas Ross (Betty), 2 sisters; Goldie R Walker (Thomas), Mary R Dodson (Joe Louise), and a grandson Ralph D Brooks Jr.

Jessie is survived by 2 daughters; Jennifer Brooks of Rocky Mount, Virginia and Laclarissia Manns of Bassett. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He has 4 surviving sisters, Bonnie R James (Wayne) of Dayton, Ohio, Wyneater R Dodson (Herman) of Martinsville, Virginia, Flora R Craighead, of Bassett and Susan R Warren, of Collinsville. He has 6 surviving brothers, James Ross (Juanita) of Bassett, Stafford “Mickie” Ross (Dorothy) of Martinsville, Virginia, Larry D Ross of Collinsville and Jerry Ross (Tisha) of Bassett. Jessie leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Due to the governor’s requirements for Covid-19, a face covering is required and social distancing and number limitations is to be observed.